Gippsland Water's main priority is to reduce operating costs. I received an email from Gippsland Water and have shown in the image that the first thing they mention is their operating costs. Gippsland Water is not even sure if a wind farm would help meet renewable energy and carbon emissions targets. I ask the question: if they are not sure of the benefits, are they aware of all the potential drawbacks of a wind farm so close to homes, wildlife reserves, and located within a bush fire prone area?
Some more articles for your reference:
The Wind Turbine Fire Problem, By the Numbers, February 12, 2019 | By Firetrace International
Tarago fires: Birds on [wind farm] transmission line sparks spark bushfires
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