ONE STEP CLOSER TO GREEN ENERGY AT GEDNEY MARSH
5 February 2003

South Holland District has an opportunity to move towards a more sustainable future, as plans have been submitted by Wind Prospect for a windcluster at Gedney Marsh, near Gedney Dyke. The proposed development consists of six wind turbines that could supply clean green electricity to approximately 6,300 homes.

Benefits for the local community 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. Local businesses could also benefit from more than £1.2 million worth of contracts that will be placed during the construction phase.

The planning application was submitted for the windcluster after independent studies found that the area was suitable for a wind energy development. These studies, ongoing over the past two years, included an extensive wintering bird survey commissioned in response to a request from RSPB.

Local residents have already been able to find out more about wind energy and the proposed development at Information days held by Wind Prospect in March 2001 and May 2002. A further exhibition, to be held in the near future, will allow local people to see detailed plans for the proposal.

Richard Barker, Development Manager with Wind Prospect said:

'We are very excited about the proposed Gedney Marsh Windcluster. It meets all of our environmental requirements and is in an excellent location. There is a recognised need for renewable energy, and wind energy is the technology that can deliver today.

Wind energy plays an important part in the UK's future energy mix, supplying electricity whilst ensuring a cleaner environment for the future. '

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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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