Information
LOCATION
 
The proposed site of the Horowhenua Energy Wind Farm is off Victoria Road which is off Makerua Road approximately 6 kilometers south east of Tokomaru and 9 kilometers north east of Shannon.

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(Location map Adapted from: kiwimaps - NZ Travellers Road Atlas 2006)


   
TIMETABLE

December 2003 Site was identified.
August 2004 Landowners arrangments secured
Septembre 2004 Community consultation & open day
October 2004 Lodgement of Project Mechanisms Tender
November 2004 20 meter mast and anemometers erected
December 2004 Outcome of Tender expected
December 2004 Application for 80 meters mast and anemometers
Mid 2005 Review of viability
Late 2005 Subject to above, potential wind farm design finalised. Potential wind farm development application submitted to the Horowhenua District Council.


PHOTO GALLERY

Some photographs of the current  wind farm site are available.
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