Area residents with questions and some with statements of opposition to the proposed development of an industrial wind farm were present at the Labette County Commission’s Wednesday meeting in Oswego. RWE is exploring the development of a wind farm that would have an estimated 50 to 75 turbines that could be 500 feet tall at the tip of the blade, although turbine numbers, exact heights and placement will be determined by the collection of wind and weather information. The proposed footprint runs south of 19000 Road, north of 8000 Road, west of Meade Road and east of Douglas Road, though contracts have been signed for property outside that area. Wayne Bozman of rural Edna said many people know the disadvantages of having a wind farm next to their homes, but he asked commissioners to tell them the advantages.
Source: Parsons Sun
