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Rideau Lakes Mayor Points Out Local Government at a Disadvantage with Solar Farms

In Rideau Lakes News   On July 11th, 2010   Add A Comment

While thousands of homes are sure to benefit from the clean and green energy coming from the solar farms currently being built in the region, benefits for the affected municipalities look to be on the low side.

According to Mayor Ron Holman of Rideau Lakes, close to $400 million will be used for the seven solar projects in his municipality. This also includes the two huge solar farm facilities being constructed along Bay Road—both expected to cost at least $120 million.

While Holman wants local residents to benefit from the solar farms, he’s not so pleased with the tax payments the Township of Rideau Lakes will receive from the companies behind the projects.

He commented that he’s a supporter of the use of green and renewable energy, but is troubled with the project’s assessment from a municipal perspective. He made it clear that the assessment would not only affect the local government, but also all of the township’s residents.

A number of other mayors who have solar farm projects in their municipalities have also voiced similar concerns.

The matter is currently on its way to being discussed with the provincial government.

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Solar Farm Project in Rideau Lakes Now Closer to Becoming a Reality

In Rideau Lakes News   On April 28th, 2010   Add A Comment

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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