WEYBURN – Representatives from energy giant Enbridge presented a revised timeline for their proposed $500 million wind farm to the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Weyburn council at a special meeting.
Keith Taylor and Alex McNichol, attending the special July 31 meeting on behalf of Enbridge, told council that a development permit application is now slated for submission in October. This is ahead of a separate environmental application, which is expected to be filed in December.
The update included several key project adjustments. An updated map was discussed, though the current layout indicates no specific turbine placements will be shown at this preliminary stage. The company said it will no longer require the use of the RM’s road allowance for the project. A geotechnical program is scheduled for October to assess ground conditions.
The towers on-site will be removed in October 2025, after harvest.
The project, which plans to install 46 wind turbines reaching up to 700 feet in height within the R.M. has divided the community.
A vocal opposition group has raised concerns about the turbines’ impact, potential noise, and effects on property values.
The disputes even spilled into council chambers with allegations of a “violence-related” incident, which wasn’t reported to police, and ratepayer calls for greater transparency from council.
The project has received formal support from the City of Weyburn, who cite the economic benefits and investments in the region.
Council received the update as information.
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