20 May 2003

DEEPING ST NICHOLAS WINDCLUSTER APPROVED

South Holland District moved towards a more sustainable future today, with the announcement that permission has been granted for the windcluster at Deeping St Nicholas, near Spalding.

Approval was granted by the Planning Inspector, following the four-day Public Inquiry held in the Council Offices two months ago.

The windcluster, consisting of eight wind turbines, will supply enough clean green electricity to meet the needs of around 8,400 homes, on average, whilst at the same time reducing carbon dioxide emissions by some 34,000 tonnes per annum.

Benefits for the local community will include the unique opportunity for people to invest in green energy, and as part of the project Wind Prospect pledge to help fund local community projects.

Richard Barker, Development Manager with Wind Prospect said:

"We undertook comprehensive environmental assessments and community consultation during the development of this site. We have always felt that it was a very good site for a windcluster and we are very pleased that the Inspector has backed our judgement. I hope that the people of South Holland will be proud of this important development in their district, which will contribute towards a more sustainable future for everyone. '

Ends.

Further Information

Contact:

Richard Barker
Tel. 0117 925 7798
Email: info@windprospect.com
www.windprospect.com
3rd Floor, 7 Berkelely Square, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1HG

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