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Seaford residents’ views sought on wind farm plans
THE SEAFORD community is being asked its views on proposals for a wind farm off the Sussex coast, which could generate electricity for homes in the town.
Consultation is getting underway and residents in the county and people in Seaford have the chance to express their views on Monday, March 12.
E.ON has unveiled the draft plans for the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm and there will be a series of exhibitions as the development enters its formal community consultation phase.
The proposed offshore wind farm would be located 13km off the Sussex coast at its nearest point and it could feature between 100 and 195 turbines depending on the model used. The site could generate enough electricity to supply the equivalent of 450,000 homes, which is more than two-thirds of the homes in the whole of Sussex, including the city of Brighton and Hove.
Chris Tomlinson, E.ON development manager for the project, said, “We’re delighted to be able to present our draft proposals for the Rampion project. I’ve been really encouraged by the response we’ve had to the development so far and I’m excited to now be able to discuss the project in more detail with the local community and hear their views.
“With a population of over 1.5million, Sussex has a huge demand for electricity and the Rampion wind farm offers a unique opportunity for us to make a valuable contribution to securing our electricity supplies for the future.”
The community consultation period for the project runs until Sunday, May 6. Seaford residents can find out more on March 12 between midday and 8pm at The Clinton Centre in Clinton Place. There will be other meetings held in other towns including Newhaven, Peacehaven, Worthing and Lancing.
In spring, E.ON will be installing a meteorological mast on the site to measure wind speeds, wave heights, sea currents and other offshore environmental data.
The community can have their say on the plans by completing and returning a consultation questionnaire; at one of the public exhibitions, online at eon-uk.com/rampion or by post to FREEPOST RAMPION OFFSHORE WIND FARM.
The Rampion team can be emailed at Rampion@eon.com or call the consultation line on 01273 694876.
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norfolkboy14
Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 08:42 AMAre you disillusioned by rising electricity prices, over dependence on the "green" dream [especially uneconomical and inefficient wind farms] then please register your objection to the Government by GOOGLING "E-PETITION 22958" and following the link. Please get your friends to sign up too.
jackson555
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 04:41 PMI agree with the comment by Carter. These ugly structures have nothing to do with green energy and are all about profit. They blight our countryside and coast. Please say no to this happening off Seaford.
rattonian
Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 07:53 PMWe no longer have any Government politicians who have any pride in England so I suppose it is only natural that our local councillors will not have any pride in their own area.
Carter
Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 05:52 PMPeople of Seaford, say no to the wind farm in the loudest voice you've got. I'm pro-green where green works; these things don't. They're unsightly, unreliable, and inefficient. The only beneficiaries here are the company shareholders and local and national government who have targets to hit and soundbites to deliver. Let them build on their own doorsteps instead of wrecking yet more of our countryside!
Veracity
Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 10:33 AMWhy do the powers that be continue with this farce of 'consulting' Joe Public when they take absolutely no notice of the results? I presume it's part of some obscure Brussels law that has to be complied with. It's that little word 'could' that annoys me. In theory this monstrosity 'could' be a miraculous green alternative to other forms of generation. It won't be though, because wind power is totally inefficient, the turbines are plagued with gearbox and wiring issues, they need megabucks worth of maintenance, especially at sea, with the need for good weather, helicopters and boats. Totally ungreen in both manufacture and use, the Government love it because they don't have to pay for it, it's all private enterprise which we as consumers have to pay for, and the Green Wallies love it because they think it's good for the planet, when totally the opposite is the truth!
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