Representation of Support - Rye Park Wind Farm Response to Submissions (RTS)

There is always a balance to be struck between living with what we are familiar with and recognising that economic development and the development of infrastructure and services will bring on-going change but also a better standard of living for all.

That is the way it has been for the almost 200 years in this area. Prominent landmarks for change include the development of the railway, fencing of paddocks, road building (including the Yass by-pass); more comfortable houses and workplaces; and the telecommunications and electricity supply that make this possible.

The building of the wind turbine electricity generation would be another development of electricity infrastructure in this immediate area. A lot of worthwhile employment has been generated due to the presence of Transgrid and Essential Energy and from the essential services that they provide to us all.

A wind farm near Rye Park will be another step in this development. While I don't really like looking at high voltage power towers I know they are essential to the delivery of a sustainable electricity supply for the long term. Wind turbines are a source of economic activity and income in the short and long term and should be welcomed as such. While only a relatively few companies and families will benefit directly the wider benefits of this development are important to us all both now and for the future of our region. I understand these benefits to be in the order of $2 million per annum to the local community through payments to landholders, permanent staff and community fund contributions.

In the past, we have witnessed a knee jerk reaction to the placement of new infrastructure. I recall that, not too long ago, Dalton residents managed to block the development of new electricity generation in their area. This was but one example of an apparent fear of low impact development for a sustainable and commercially viable future in this region. I would hope that this apparent denigration of economic activity and wealth generation opportunity is not symptomatic of a wider malaise.

Our young people need jobs and our shops and other businesses need the spending power that economic activity brings.

Supporting a vibrant future for our region
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this text and that of File attachment 1 are identical

See submission attached

Below is my original objection to the proposed wind farm which still stands but with the new proposal my property is further impacted there will be now six turbines within 2km and three within 1km.

My concerns below with Trustpower and the new proposal.

* Trustpower had NO consolation with affected properties during the rearrangement of the new turbine layout.
* Trustpower doesn't even have current property owners details therefore have been sending correspondence to previous owners, withholding information from current landowners.
* The project will greatly devalue my property there has been on consolation or offer of compensation.
* I have contacted several real estate agents and the value of my property will decrease by $60000 to $80000 if the proposal goes ahead.
* The new Proposed layout is misleading and does not highlight all changers with the new turbine locations still shown as yellow not blue therefore anyone new to this project would not know the full extent of the changers.
* There are misleading facts the Rye park wind farm Facts Sheet 3 about the amount of direct injection into the local community through payments to landholders.
* I Contacted the Trustpower project team with queries and concerns, was promised a reply
but never go one.



I would like to express my opposition for the proposed "Rye Park Industrial Wind Turbine Power station". The following dot points support my objection and are reason for my opposition:

* I purchased my land with the intent to build a dwelling. As I am a within 1 to 2 KM from the turbines and in the restricted zone, a Development Application is unlikely to be approved if this proposed project goes ahead and I would not be investing in a dwelling that close to a turbine. This shatters my future plans and dreams.

* The visual disturbance and landscape changes brought about by the proposed Wind Farm, due to the close proximity of my property I will be affected with shadow flicker and blade glint.

* According to your Noise impact assessment prepared by SLR Consulting my property will be affected by noise pollution levels up to 35dBA. I would hate to think that my quality of life could be impacted or destroyed by the implementation of the proposed industrial pollution created by the Wind farm.

* Land values? With my property affected by Visual and Noise Pollution and my right to a building permit in question my land value will be greatly affected by this proposal.

* There are too many unanswered questions; who will dispose of the turbines after their life; any confirmed health risks to humans or livestock; who has responsibility in the event of an accident; who is responsible for payments of leases to host land owners; insurance requirements and liability issues; who is responsible in the event death or damage caused by the wind turbine; and the list goes on.

* I have already seen the local community being separated, lifelong friendships built on trust and generations of families building a life on the land have been torn apart from only the proposal. Imagine the impact on these mateship's if the project went ahead.

* I have grave concerns about the reported health issue that have been confirmed from other wind turbine farms in NSW and SA.

* As with all landowners in the local area, we strive for building and securing a future for our children. We try to better our pastures and stock quality by working the land and improving its quality. The introduction of this proposed project will severely decrease our property value and reduce the amount of legacy we are to leave for generations to come.

* Due to the unconfirmed WHS&E, noise and health issues, people will be less likely to work in these areas affected by this project. This will affect the community growth and prosperity.

* Firefighting capabilities will be significantly impacted with restricted air space access and safety clearance distances for ground crew access.

* With the vast amount of infrastructure to take place and disturbance to the land, many ecosystems, habitat and cultural sites will be affected if this project proceeds.

* The noise and vibration will not only affect local landowners and their families, but stock, native and domestic animals will be affected.

Attached is my objection to the proposal and my concerns with Trustpower