Mitigation measures questioned
Mitigation measures questioned
The Environment Court on Monday heard from appellants opposing the proposed $2 billion Project Hayes wind farm.
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Wind farm mitigation measures questioned
Wind farm mitigation measures questioned
Planned erosion and sediment spill mitigation for the proposed $2 billion Project Hayes wind farm was questioned during an Environment Court appeal hearing for the development yesterday.
Meeting on site of proposed dam
Meeting on site of proposed dam
People interested in a proposed $10.8 million irrigation storage dam near Oturehua, in the Maniototo, will have a chance to view the site next Thursday.
Community meeting about keeping children safe
Community meeting about keeping children safe
Keeping Alexandra's children safe will be the topic of conversation at a meeting in the town this month.
Hearing for seven project consents
Hearing for seven project consents
In its first meeting this year, the Central Otago District Council's hearing panel will consider seven applications for projects. A meeting scheduled for February 10 will allow applicants and any submitters to comment on planned developments before the panel decides whether to grant consent.
Duathlon organisers pushing for registrations
Duathlon organisers pushing for registrations
Organisers of the annual Otago Central Rail Trail Duathlon are urging participants to register before the closing date, February 25.
Additional $11,300 approved for amenities
Additional $11,300 approved for amenities
Clutha Management Committee members have approved about $11,300 of additional spending on Lake Dunstan facilities. At a management committee meeting in Cromwell, chairman Gordon Stewart said ...
Multisport: Sinnamon up for 12 straight
Multisport: Sinnamon up for 12 straight
Poolburn farmer Graham Sinnamon is in two minds about the weather for next weekend, when he will compete in his 12th consecutive Coast to Coast race between Greymouth and Christchurch.
Promotion for Alexandra policeman
Promotion for Alexandra policeman
Alexandra policeman Senior Sergeant Mike Cook has been appointed the new area commander for the rural Otago area.
Golden chance for historic naming of peak
Golden chance for historic naming of peak
An Alexandra resident is encouraging debate about the naming of what has been described as the highest unnamed mountain peak in New Zealand.
Interest in pinot noir winery
Interest in pinot noir winery
Several tenders have been received for a $10 million pinot noir winery in Cromwell, which was placed into receivership last year.
Working bees to enhance ice luge
Working bees to enhance ice luge
The first of many scheduled working bees will take place at the Naseby ice luge this weekend, when volunteers from throughout the area begin enhancing the facility before winter.
Mining centre purchase delayed
Mining centre purchase delayed
The Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust's plan to purchase and operate a gold mining tourist attraction near Cromwell has been delayed until at least March.
New school gymnasium will benefit community groups
New school gymnasium will benefit community groups
Constructionof Dunstan High School's $2.3 million gymnasium is starting and the facility is due to open in September.
Waste plant talks to resume
Waste plant talks to resume
A controversial plan to build a wastewater treatment plant at Clyde will be further discussed at a pre-hearing conference of the Environment Court in Alexandra.
Taggers target amenities
Taggers target amenities
Alexandra police are calling for the public to report what they are calling a group of teenage wannabe tough guys, following a spate of graffiti attacks in the town recently.
Teenager found following night in Fraser hut
Teenager found following night in Fraser hut
A Southland teenager is recovering at home after surviving a night alone on top of the Old Man Range west of Alexandra during the weekend.
Beaut celebration of ute promised
Beaut celebration of ute promised
Engines are being revved in the Maniototo township of Waipiata in preparation for the fifth annual Waipiata Country Ute Muster on Saturday.
CODC witness stands by view wind farms' effects adverse
CODC witness stands by view wind farms' effects adverse
A Central Otago planning consultant yesterday reiterated his opinion that Meridian Energy's proposed 176-turbine wind farm should be denied resource consent, during an Environment Court appeal hearing for the development.
Professor denies greenhouse effect
Professor denies greenhouse effect
Theories of climate change were challenged during an Environment Court appeal hearing for Meridian Energy's proposed $2 billion Project Hayes wind farm yesterday.