Green Power for Gippsland from Tarwin Lower

The 100mgw Bald Hills Wind Farm at Tarwin Lower will generate electricity for up to 63,000 homes in the region and will make the area at least 90% self-sufficient for power.

A high priority in selecting the site was the minimal impact on neighboring properties. Research on the impact of similar developments on land values at other sites around Australia shows that although there may be some initial community concern, there is no negative impact on district land values. (Speaking to local people in Esperence and Albany W.A)
The wind farm will cost about $200 million to build and employ up to 80 construction staff for a year, with over $40 million spent locally with sub-contractors and suppliers.

After construction, the Bald Hills Wind Farm will need continuous maintenance and will be part of a new industry in South Gippsland. Accommodation requirements alone will help to boost the local economy.

Wind Power Pty Ltd, the company developing the project, will work with the wind farm land owners in planting native vegetation and some protective fencing of existing remnant native vegetation to stop degradation from cattle and sheep.

The landowners of the Bald Hill Wind Farm have committed to a 25 year program that will keep the land holdings large rather than allowing development of a subdivision into small lots.

Formal studies show the flora and fauna of Bald Hills to be substantially intact and the project is being designed to protect and enhance its ecological values - creating a substantial green belt for the area.
The wind farm will save 430,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year and is equivalent to planting over 640,000 trees or taking 100,000 cars off the road each year.

Wind Power Managing Director, Stephen Buckle said many local people were keen to help stop the greenhouse effect and had expressed strong support for the project.

"We are keen to work with local residents to ensure the development meets everyone's expectations," he said.

Wind Power Pty Ltd

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