Comment
Clay soil:
The land within the project area includes quick sand, unstable silt and Leda clay. These are things
that could damage the n, given that more than 600 residents live within the identified 2 km radius
of turbines.
Stray Voltage:
Electrical stray voltage is one problem identified in the ''Technical Guide to Renewable Energy
Approvals''. What specific plans do you have to address any problems which may arise, especially if
the only change in the area is the introduction of an Industrial Wind Turbine Project?
Construction:
In the construction phase, dust, dirt, noise and vibration will be released into the atmosphere and
affect abutting landowners and the community. How will this be controlled, monitored and
compensated?
Noise:
You claim to be a good corporate citizen and want to do well by this community. Then, according to
your Noise Assessment report, why are you opting to use the transitional noise rules that were
proposed in August 2015 and enacted in May 2016 in O.Reg.359/09? The new noise compliance
requirements are more stringent and would provide greater protection for people living close to
turbines. Why not apply these requirements to protect the citizens from future health outcomes? If
the new noise compliance requirements would be applied, half of the turbines could not be implanted
in this area.
Ice:
In order to keep turbine blades free of ice build-up, will RES use de-icing chemicals? How will it
be applied and how will its dispersion in the wind, soil or water and to neighboring properties be
monitored and mitigated?
Given the frequent winter incidence of ice rain, there is a high risk to people and vehicles
traveling within the ''ice fling range''. The major Ice Storm of 1998 crumpled infrastructures and
hydro towers in this area. Injury could possibly happen to citizens living in the area or those
just traveling by, not to mention the damage it could do to the properties near-by.
Property value:
With that project in the community, properties value will surely go down. In the case that it does
and the properties become ''unsaleable'' will the citizens receive compensation? What about house
insurance, they will possibly go up because of the danger of damages that could be done to the
properties.
Decommissioning:
Who will be responsible for clean-up and decommissioning of lubricants, coolants, petrochemicals
and other contaminants upon decommissioning? Who will pay for all that, '' the municipality
citizens''? What happens to the buried cables, concrete or other materials during the
decommissioning phase to ensure there is non leaching or other negative effects over time?
In the event that the project is sold or the company goes bankrupt over the 20 year period, what
assurances do we have that your promises will be kept.
Submitted May 16, 2019 2:06 PM
Comment on
Eastern Fields Wind Farm Limited Partnership - Renewable energy approval
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013-2290
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