Wind farm debate to continue before committee

Meeting held on Monday garnered mixed opinions

The debate around the proposed Mooir Vannin Offshore Wind Farm, which would be based off the island's East coast, continued this week under the careful control of examiners appointed by the Council of Ministers. 

On Monday (13 July), 80 people gathered in one of the ante rooms in the Villa Marina.

There were a number of emotive contributions including one where the speaker was reduced to tears.

But a small number argued in favour.

John Moss was in attendance, and has this report:

Three further Specific Issue Hearings are to be held at the Comis Golf Club this week:

• Wednesday 15 July, 10am  – Seascape, Landscape and Visual Impact and Groudle Glen
• Thursday 16 July, 10am – Environmental Matters
• Friday 17 July, 10am – draft Marine Infrastructure Consent and Strategic Matters