DEAT News Of The Area,
It was interesting to read the reactions to Justin Page’s call to “move forward with proper, fact based assessments of the environmental and economic impacts of the Hunter offshore wind industry”.
That does not seem to be an unreasonable suggestion and is aligned with the requirements of the Feasibility Licence offered to Novocastrian Wind Pty Ltd by the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Amongst other things the licence holder “must undertake detailed environmental assessments, further stakeholder consultations and plan the project”.
The licence holder must also “consult with the local community and First Nations groups and marine users”.
It’s an exhaustive process which may take up to seven years.
Provided the studies, assessments and consultations are carried out by properly qualified and objective people there should not be any objections should there?
Regards,
Col NICHOLSON,
Hawks Nest.
