Alectown Wind Farm - Community Feedback

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* 1. Your Contact information:

First name

Last name

Telephone

Address

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* 2. What is the reason for your interest in the project ?

I live here (within 2 km of proposed project)

I live here (between 2-5 km of proposed project)

I live here (further than 5 km from the proposed project)

My connection to Wiradjuri country

I live in Alectown

I live in Parkes

I own land/property here but do not live here

I don't live here but visit the area for recreation

I don't live here but visit the area for work

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What do you value most about the local area ?

Rural landscape & beauty

Community / family ties

Historic values

Cultural connection to country

Recreation opportunities

Work opportunities

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What elements of the natural landscape of this region are important to you ? Are there any cultural or heritage aspects ? Please list

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* 5. Please rate the scenic value of the following landscape features:

	Low	Moderate	High
Grazing Land	Grazing Land Low	Grazing Land Moderate	Grazing Land High
Bushland area	Bushland area Low	Bushland area Moderate	Bushland area High
Rivers/creeks	Rivers/creeks Low	Rivers/creeks Moderate	Rivers/creeks High
Vegetation	Vegetation Low	Vegetation Moderate	Vegetation High
Hills	Hills Low	Hills Moderate	Hills High
Ridgelines	Ridgelines Low	Ridgelines Moderate	Ridgelines High

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What are the public viewing locations within Alectown and/or its surrounds? Please list

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* 7. How would you rate your attitude towards the Alectown Wind Farm ?

Oppose

Neutral

Support

Clear

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* 8. Which of the following benefits of wind farms do you consider important ? Tick as many as apply.

They generate renewable energy

They reduce greenhouse gas emissions & help to combat climate change

They brings investment to regional areas

They deliver local economic opportunities – jobs, tourism

They help farmers to diversify their on-farm income

They deliver community benefits including funds for community projects

Other / Comments

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* 9. What, if any, concerns do you have about wind farms ?

Visual impact

Disturbances (such as traffic) during construction

Effects on land use or land values

Effects on natural areas and habitats

No concerns

Other / comments

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* 10. Do you have any particular concerns about the wind farm proposed in Alectown ?

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* 11. What impact do you think the proposed wind farm would have on the character of the local area? please list

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* 12. We will establish a Community Benefit-sharing Program to deliver benefits to the local community and we're interested in your thoughts on this. Here are some initial ideas - tick your favourite and/or add your own suggestion.

Community Benefit Fund providing grants for local community groups

Provide reduced electricity bills for local households

Provide solar and/or battery storage subsidies for local households

Create an opportunity for community members to invest directly in the project

Explore ways to support local tourism

Suggestion (please specify)

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* 13. Would you be interested in future employment or supplier opportunities ? If so, we will include your details on our job register so that we can keep you informed.

Yes

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* 14. Is there any specific information that would help you and members of your community understand the project ?

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* 15. Do you have any ideas about ways we can reach out and have discussions with other people about this project ?

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* 16. Would you like us to to keep you informed about the project ?

Yes