The wind turbine project for north of Wallaceburg has received provincial support.
Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. (RES) and its partner Boralex Inc. announced in a press release they have been selected by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and awarded a contract for the 50 MW Otter Creek Wind Farm Project.
The companies stated they have obtained the support of Walpole Island First Nation for the project.
The First Nation reserve is slated to have a 10.5% ownership stake in the project.
RES will own 51%, while Boralex will own 38.5%.
The press release, which was issued on Thursday, March 10, stated the partnership is grateful to have received support from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent as well.
C-K has been “granted an option to participate in the project up to 15% of the limited partnership interests following commercial operation,” the press release states.
“We look forward to working together with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and the Walpole Island First Nation to bring the next generation of renewable energy to the area,” both Peter Clibbon, senior vice president of development of RES in Canada, and Patrick Lemaire, president and CEO of Boralex, said in a common statement.
“We are committed to helping Ontario meet its clean energy goals.”
The Otter Creek wind project which is situated on private lands in Chatham-Kent and is targeted to reach commercial operation by the end of 2019.
The companies said public meetings will be scheduled in the area shortly, to further engage with the communities, describe the community benefits and present the latest evolutions of the project.
Background
The project is to be located all within Chatham-Kent, just north of Wallaceburg.
The project would generally be bounded by Stewart Line and McCreary Line to the south, Whitebread Line and Kent Line west of Mandaumin Road to the north, Mandaumin Road to the east, and Payne Road to the west (see graphic.)
Chatham-Kent council put their support behind the project at their Monday, Aug. 10 meeting as well.
People lined up outside the door at the Clubhouse at Baldoon in late August for an open house about the project.
Here is more information and our coverage to this point about the project:
– Otter Creek Wind project bringing jobs to Wallaceburg
– Chatham-Kent councillors discuss wind farm benefits
– Packed house for Otter Creek Wind Farm meeting
– Poll results: Do you support the Otter Creek Wind Farm project?
– Wind farm being proposed for north of Wallaceburg
Watch for more on this story.
