Wind Farm Project Faces Long-Haul Opposition from Local Community Group

A community in a regional town to the north-east of Melbourne has pledged to challenge a proposed large-scale wind farm project over the “long haul.” The Seymour Wind Farm, headed by Italian renewable energy company Fera, includes 80 to 100 wind turbines. Fera Director Andrew Lawson is confident the ambitious project will go ahead, and believes it will be “one of the very best projects in Victoria.” But depending on who you talk to, the project has been met with both stern opposition and support across the community. Community Group Says No Grassroots Support Darryl Otzen is the secretary of the Strathbogies Responsible Renewables Community Group (SRRCG) and he believes the majority of residents echo his concerns....