Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 29, 2021 4:27:46 GMT 12
IWI RAISE CONCERNS ABOUT CULTURAL IMPACT OF TARANAKI WIND TURBINE HYDROGEN PROJECT
South Taranaki iwi have raised concerns about a plan to build a set of giant wind turbines as part of a $70 million green hydrogen project, citing cultural and visual impacts.
Hiringa Energy Limited and Ballance Agri-Nutrients have applied under a fast-tracked consenting process to build four, 206-metre tall wind turbines on Kokiri Rd farmland, about five kilometres northeast of Manaia.
The turbines will be the tallest in New Zealand and the tallest man-made structures in Taranaki, edging out New Plymouth’s power station chimney by 8 metres.......
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/126778725/iwi-raise-concerns-about-cultural-impact-of-taranaki-wind-turbine-hydrogen-project
South Taranaki iwi have raised concerns about a plan to build a set of giant wind turbines as part of a $70 million green hydrogen project, citing cultural and visual impacts.
Hiringa Energy Limited and Ballance Agri-Nutrients have applied under a fast-tracked consenting process to build four, 206-metre tall wind turbines on Kokiri Rd farmland, about five kilometres northeast of Manaia.
The turbines will be the tallest in New Zealand and the tallest man-made structures in Taranaki, edging out New Plymouth’s power station chimney by 8 metres.......
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/126778725/iwi-raise-concerns-about-cultural-impact-of-taranaki-wind-turbine-hydrogen-project