With all the recent media buzz over a proposed wind energy project in the Pugwash/Gulf Shore area, it seems strange that this has not engendered howls of protest from the other dozen or more areas in Nova Scotia where similar projects are being developed.
There are a couple of reasons why this could be. The local residents may not be aware of a potential project or there are no nearby residents to complain. I suggest the latter is the more likely scenario. That is: that these projects are more appropriately located, away from populated areas.
The wind energy project in Pugwash would impact hundreds of year round and seasonal residents. These people come here to live, play and retire for the peace, quiet and beauty of the area.
A petition signed by over 500 people makes it very clear that there is strong opposition to this project.
What does it take for the proponent to understand that this opposition and bad press over this project could harm future wind energy projects in this province?
