BLUE MOUNTAIN, N.S. — There was standing room only as residents from across Pictou County and as far as Guysborough, Colchester, Cumberland counties, and the Annapolis Valley showed up to express their displeasure with a proposed renewable energy project during a meeting with Premier Tim Houston.The response he received was less asking questions and more a resounding opposition to this project. Some residents even called for a referendum on the project to take place.
“The impact on services in a community, like the fire service, for sure, is a concern,” Houston said during the meeting.Bear Head Energy's project proposes 100 wind turbines producing approximately five megawatts, each situated within a 22,000-acre site between Sherbrooke Road and East River East Side Road in eastern Pictou County.
MacLean added that Pictou County residents would ideally fill the proposed 250 construction jobs and 25 full-time operations jobs. The letter went on to state that the tax revenue from this project would provide the county with roughly $4.5 million annually.One participant expressed concern over the turbines' setback limits, explaining that one turbine is proposed to be built two kilometres from her home.
Premier Tim Houston, left, asked Pictou County councillors Andy Thompson, right, and Randy Palmer to explain some of the municipal regulations around wind turbines. Currently, the Municipality of Pictou County requires a one-kilometre setback limit for any turbines built near dwellings. Angela Capobianco
Houston acknowledged that a larger discussion around setback limits would have to be held when considering the project.
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