The latest phase of housing at Montgomerie Park has been given two new show homes.
02.02.2023 - 20:11 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Developers behind plans for a windfarm in Bonhill that could power more than 50,000 homes are set to meet residents to discuss the proposals.
Glasgow based Coriolis Energy held drop-in exhibitions last year to allow locals to study their proposals, which would see 10 turbines of up to 250m in height built on land around Auchenreoch Moor.
A number of concerns have been raised, including over noise, with residents in Bonhill raising fears that construction traffic could make their way along quiet residential streets.
And the developers are now set to present their plans to local residents at a meeting of Bonhill and Dalmonach Community Council on Monday February 13.
Jack Fordy, chair of the CC, said: “We have invited Coriolis Energy to give a presentation on their controversial windfarm proposals at our next meeting
“This proposed development will place 10 very large wind turbines of 820 feet across the Vale of Leven skyline.
“These machines will be the largest onshore turbines in Scotland, but will be positioned within 2.5km of one of the largest and most deprived areas of housing in Bonhill, and even closer to the upmarket Beechwood Estate.
“There are concerns over noise, vibration and a phenomenon known as ‘visual flicker’ (where the sun passes below the blades, casting a shadow over neighbouring properties) not to mention the visual impact of such enormous structures.
“Coriolis are offering potentially lucrative community payback schemes in return for this.
“We’re looking forward to hearing what they have to say.”
The developers say their plans include a proposed community benefit package of £5,000 per MW of installed capacity, which would generate £350,000 per annum for the lifetime of the project.
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