The full text of the Allendale decision is available here: http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/sa/SAERDC/2011/23.html Opponents of wind developments, including on this site, are claiming as a victory the recent decision of the South Australian Environment, Resources and Development Court to reject Acciona’s proposed 46 turbine wind farm at Allendale, south of Mount Gambier. But while the court found that the wind farm would impact the local landscape, after careful examination found that there is still no causal effect between wind farms and ill health. The opponents of the Allendale wind farm called Dr Sarah Laurie to give expert evidence on her studies of … Continue reading Allendale Rejection a Mixed Bag: Wind farms impact landscapes but not health

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Landowner backs wind farm project

January 13, 2011January 13, 2011 Cam Walker

This article comes from the Border Watch newspaper. A stand out quote: “A landowner who has agreed to host wind turbines on his property said he felt harassed and victimised by some residents who oppose” the project. We have been hearing a growing number of these statements in recent months. Landowner backs wind farm project A landowner who has agreed to host wind turbines on his Eight Mile Creek property said he felt harassed and victimised by some residents who oppose the proposed Allendale East wind farm development. Anthony McKinnon said some residents had threatened to sue him if the … Continue reading Landowner backs wind farm project