Solar Farm Project in Rideau Lakes Now Closer to Becoming a Reality
The plan to build a solar farm in the Rideau Lakes area is now one step closer to becoming a reality as the Rideau Lakes Township’s Planning Committee gave its approval to site applications concerning 2 properties within its jurisdiction. Of course, the approval came with terms and conditions.
Graham Bell, who owns a 100-acre plot of farmland near the Tower Road, and Robert Edwards, who owns a site about the same size in the area, have both agreed to lease their properties to EDF EN Canada Inc., for the construction of the solar project in South Elmsley.
Some of the conditions stipulated by the Planning Committee cover issues such as the direction of traffic, financial costs for road damages, clearing of construction debris, and many more.
Rideau Lakes Mayor Ron Holman also added that the contractor should use measures to control the dust during the construction period, so as to prevent the surrounding communities from being disturbed.
EDF representatives told township officials that they understand the community’s worries about the project, and have assured that they will keep in line with the conditions, as well as keep noise levels to a minimum, both during the day and night.
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