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wpd clearing vegetation for turbine project in absence of final decision
APRIL 19 – wpd Canada began clearing vegetation Wednesday morning north of Royal Road and east of Lighthall Road for its White Pines industrial wind turbine project. There was also activity at a second site south of Hilltop Road, just west of Brewer’s Road. The company notified the Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) and the Alliance […]
Full house for final submissions on wpd turbine project
A full house for summary arguments for the White Pines industrial wind turbine remedy hearing in Wellington this morning. This is to be the final day of the Environmental Review Tribunal hearing regarding the Renewable Energy Approval for the White Pines project for 27 industrial turbines on the south shore of Prince Edward County. The […]
Closing arguments in wpd industrial wind turbine case set for Jan 27
Closing arguments for the Environmental Review Tribunal over the White Pines 27-turbine industrial wind project are scheduled. The Environmental Review Tribunal is scheduled to meet at the Wellington Community Centre Friday, Jan. 27th, its first public meeting since early last year, to hear closing arguments. The final oral submissions of the Alliance to Protect Prince […]
Revised wpd road users agreement approved
Before a packed chamber and overflow committee room, County council Tuesday night took its solicitor’s advice to sign a Road Users Agreement with wpd White Pine Wind for its 27-turbine project on the south shore. Mayor Robert Quaiff and three councillors – Dianne O’Brien, Lenny Epstein and Steve Ferguson – were opposed in the 11-4 […]
wpd withdraws benefits offer following ‘several press reports’ – council meeting cancelled due to weather
UPDATE March 24 – Today’s committee of the whole meeting has been cancelled due to treacherous weather, and rescheduled for Thursday, March 31st at 1pm. “I spoke with the duty forecaster at CFB Trenton who said heavier freezing rain is to begin close to noon and PEC is in the system,” said Mayor Robert Quaiff. “I […]
Tribunal decision on wpd expected in February
The evidence phase of the Environmental Review Tribunal on the White Pines wind project has concluded. It is expected to return to the County Jan. 20 and 21st for oral submissions. The ERT will next hear submissions of the parties as follows: Appellant Written Submissions – Jan. 5, 2016 Respondent Written Submissions – Jan. 15 […]
Ministry approves 27 wpd turbines in ‘unwilling host’ County
Approval for 27 of 29 industrial wind turbines has been received by wpd White Pines Wind Incorporated (wpd Canada) for the White Pines project in South Marysburgh and Athol wards. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) announced approval Thursday for the $195-200 million 20-year project. Prince Edward County Mayor Robert Quaiff called the […]
Energy board approves transmission line to connect wpd turbines to grid
The County’s mayor is disappointed the Ontario Energy Board has approved a 28-kilimeter high-voltage transmission line to connect wpd Canada’s White Pines wind turbine project to the electricity grid. wpd Canada proposes 29 turbines in Athol and South Marysburgh. “I’m disappointed in the decision of the OEB,” said Mayor Robert Quaiff. “No regard was given […]
wpd ‘met’ towers to update County wind data
wpd Canada will be updating wind data for the area. Over the next few weeks, two meteorological (met) towers will be installed on lands that are part of the proposed White Pines Wind Farm in South Marysburgh. The met towers are to collect wind data in and around the proposed sites. “We already know the […]
Turbine lawsuit plaintiffs must pay $107,370 to wpd and businesses
Landowners who tried to sue wpd Canada and a farm corporation that signed lease agreements for turbines were ordered to pay $107,370 in costs late last week. Their $16-million lawsuit was dismissed in Ontario Superior Court in late April. The 21 Clearview Township residents have to pay $68,498 to wpd and $38,872 to Beattie Brothers Farms […]
