Public Hearing Set For Wind Farm Proposal
Wind Farm Would Cover 1,700 Acres; Cost $335 Million
Posted: 1:03 pm CDT October 4, 2009
FRIESLAND, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Public Service Commission plans to hold a hearing in November on a proposed 90-turbine wind farm in Columbia County.Wisconsin Electric Power Company asked the state Public Service Commission in October 2008 for permission to build the Glacier Hills Wind Park. The 17,350-acre park would have the capacity to generate up to 207 megawatts of power and include access roads, an underground system to collect power from the turbines, and a new substation to connect to the existing transmission system.Initial estimates on the farm have put the price tag at approximately $335 million.Two public hearings on the wind farm proposal are scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Randolph Town Hall at 109 S. Madison St. in Friesland.The hearings will take place at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.Officials said that for more information, people should call 920-348-5065.
Previous Stories:
- September 30, 2009: Doyle Signs Wind Farm Regulations Bill
- September 17, 2009: Bill Proposing Wind Farm Standards Goes To Governor
- September 15, 2009: Lawmakers Pass Wind Farm Rules
- August 12, 2009: New Bills To Strip Municipalities Of Wind Farm Control
- July 22, 2009: Wind Farm Hearing Postponed
- July 10, 2009: PSC's Approval Is First Step For Wind Farm In Minn.
- May 28, 2009: Some Columbia County Residents Question Wind Farm Project
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