Contact files consent application for Waitahora wind farm
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1 September 2008
CONTACT FILES CONSENT APPLICATION FOR WAITAHORA WIND FARM
Contact Energy today filed resource consent applications with the Tararua
District Council for its 177 megawatt Waitahora wind farm located south-east
of Dannevirke.
Located on part of the Puketoi Range, the Waitahora wind farm will contain up
to 65 turbines and will generate enough renewable electricity to power around
86,000 homes per year.
Contact Energy Chief Executive David Baldwin said the site was ideal for a
wind farm.
"The site has a good wind resource and is very remote, minimising the visual
impact of the project," he said.
"This is a very good wind farm project that will provide clean, renewable
electricity for current and future generations, as well as local benefits for
the area."
Mr Baldwin said Contact has been pleased with the level of support for the
project.
Now that the technical reports that comprise the resource consent application
have been completed, they are available at
www.contactenergy.co.nz/waitahorawind.
This information will allow further and more detailed consultation to take
place with interested parties.
Jonathan Hill
Communications Manager
04 462 1285
021 440 090
