| Developer: | EDF Renewables |
| Capacity: | 60 MW |
| Jobs during construction phase: | Approx. 200 |
| Number of turbines: | 17 |
| Date of Operation: | 2019 |
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The construction has started!
The Romney Wind Energy project team would like to inform you that project construction activities started on November 12, 2018. The team will share with you the following information, and update regularly as project construction evolves:
- Location of construction activities and main tasks
- Longer term overview of activities leading to the end of construction
- Contact details to obtain further information or communicate with a member of our team
Anticipated activities (March 4 to March 15, 2019)
| Activity | Location |
| Surveying (i.e. installing stakes in the field) | Project area |
| Access road installation | T1 and T7/8 |
| Tree removal and trimming | T2, T9/10 and T7/8 |
| Installation of Sediment Fences | T15 and T2 |
| Earthworks | Project Substation |
| Culvert Installation | T2, T6, T14 and O&M Building |
| Activity | Planned Timing |
| Installation of culverts and roads | November 2018 to spring 2019 |
| Construction of turbine foundations | March 2019 to July 2019 |
| Installation of collector system | Spring/Summer 2019 |
| Project substation and transmission line | November 2018 – October 2019 |
| Turbine deliveries | Summer/Fall 2019 |
| Erection of wind turbines | Summer/Fall 2019 |
| Project commissioning | Fall 2019 |
| Start of operation | December 2019 |
Contact details for further information:
Should any member of the public wish to communicate directly with a member of the Romney Wind Energy team, please contact the following individuals:
Romney Wind Energy
Email: romneywind@edf-re.com
1-833-766-6391 | 1-833-ROM-NEY-1
Previous Newsletters:
Winter 2018: The 2018 newsletter has been posted
Please find below the final REA supporting documents:
NEW!
Stormwater and Erosion / Sediment Control Plans Approval
Spill Prevention and Response Plan Approval
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND COMMUNICATIONS PLAN_Operation
Emergency Response Plan_Construction
Spill Prevention and Control Plan_Construction
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
Traffic Management Plan (To be updated in the spring of 2019 to include for deliveries of turbine components in the summer/fall of 2019)
Pre-construction Monitoring Report
Previous Documents:
Romney Wind Energy Centre REA Approval
Romney Wind Energy Centre REA Application
Notice of Posting to the Environmental Registry
Reports:
1.) Project Description Report
2.) Design and Operation Report
Appendix A – Site Plan Maps
Appendix B – Turbine Specification Report
Appendix C – Heritage Impact Assessment
Appendix D – Archaeological Assessment
Appendix E – Natural Heritage Assessment
- NHA Records Review Report
- NHA Site Investigation Report
- NHA Evaluation of Significance Report
- NHA Environmental Impact Study Report
- Environmental Effects Monitoring
Appendix F – Water Body and Assessment Reports
Appendix G – Noise Impact Assessment Report
Appendix H – Property Setback Assessment
4.) Decommissioning Plan Report
Appendix B – Aboriginal Communities Consultation Record
Appendix C – Public Consultation Record
Appendix D – Municipal Consultation Record
Appendix E – Agency and Other Stakeholder Consultation Record
6.) Petroleum Well Operation Setback Report
Second Public Meeting storyboards (June 7 and 8, 2017)
Notice of the Second Public Meeting (Lakeshore)
Notice of the Second Public Meeting (Chatham Kent)
Draft REA Reports:
3. Summary of REA Technical Reports
4. Design and Operations Report
a. Design and Operations Main Report and Appendix A – Site Plan Maps
b. Appendix B – Draft Specifications Report, Wind Facility
c. Appendix C – Cultural Heritage Assessment
d. Appendix D – Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessments
e. Appendix E – Natural Heritage Reports
– Romney Environmental Impact Study
– Romney Evaluation of Significance
f. Appendix F – Waterbodies
– NRSI_1736E_Water Body Assessment
– NRSI_1736E_Water Body Report
g. Appendix G – Noise Impact Assessment
5. Decommissioning Plan Report
Previous documents:
Appendix B Draft Noise Impact Assessment
Lakeshore Notice of a Proposal to Engage in a Renewable Energy Project and Notice of Public Meeting
PDR (Project Description Report) of Romney Wind Energy Center (updated on February 2017)
First Public Meeting storyboards (October 26th and 27th, 2016)
As part of the REA requirements, Romney Wind Energy Centre will be forming a Community Liaison Committee (CLC) to exchange ideas and share interests with residents and members of the public and Indigenous communities during the construction and operation phases of the Project.
The objectives of the committee are to:
- Ensure effective communication between residents, land users and the developer;
- Identify issues related to the development of the wind farm;
- Recommend satisfactory solutions to stakeholders;
- Encourage participation of local businesses.
To learn more about Romney Community Liaison Committee, consult the CLC Public Notice and Participant Workbook.
CLC Meeting #1 held on October 4th, 2018 – Minutes
CLC Public Notice Meeting #1 held on October 4th, 2018
CLC Guidelines and Participant Workbook
CLC Public Notice – Presenting the CLC
The local municipalities and its residents will realize many benefits, including:
- Around $ 170,000 a year for community initiatives and bring real added value to the community.
- Around $ 55,000 in annual taxes.
- More than two hundred (200) construction jobs at the peak of construction.
- Four (4) or more full time jobs, locally based, to support and service the facility during the operating period
- Important opportunities for the local and surrounding economy during construction through (local services, contractors and materials for project construction, local businesses and hospitality sector).
Romney Wind Energy Centre Community Engagement Plan – Update 2017
Romney Wind Energy Centre Community Engagement Plan 2015
If you have questions, comments or any interest in the Project, please contact us at any time.
Fabiola Oribe, Lead Advisor – Community Relations
Phil Larade – Land and Liaison Agent
Email Us: RomneyWind@edf-re.com
Call Us: 1-833-766-6391 | 1-833-ROM-NEY-1
Contract Facility Amendment
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMUNITY MEETING
Note: The Public Meeting mentioned in the notice above is the same as the Second Public Meeting through the Renewable Energy Approvals (REA) process. For more details about the environmental studies and the REA process, please consult the tab Renewable Energy Approvals.
Romney Wind Energy Centre Community Engagement Plan – Update 2017
First and Second Public Community Meetings – Update 2017
Site Considerations – Update 2017
Previous Documents:
Site Considerations Information
Click on the links below to review the Site Consideration Report and Maps for the Romney Wind Energy Centre:
Site Considerations Review – update
Detailed Map Overview – update
Detailed Map 1 – update
Detailed Map 2 – update
Detailed Map 3 – update
Location Map with Final Connection Point
Municipal Boundaries – update
Natural Heritage Information Center Grid – update
Designated Areas Map
The Site Considerations Report and Maps gather Project features such as the Site boundaries and the proposed Point of Interconnection as well as local and provincial constraints regarding natural heritage, infrastructures, administrative boundaries, etc. A detailed list of the main Site Considerations Information presented on the maps follows.
Please note that the exact final locations of some of the Site Considerations information within the Project area, such as Project infrastructures, are not defined with precision at this time and will be determined via public consultation, and as Project area studies are completed. Technical and environmental studies help us better understand and minimize potential impacts on the community, the environment, cultural heritage, archeology and other major items.
Romney Wind Energy Centre Community Engagement Plan
Romney Wind Energy Centre Community Engagement Plan.
Notice of first Public Community Meeting for the Romney Wind Energy Centre
Public Community Meetings Summary Report (Chatham-Kent and Lakeshore)
Click here to view new searchable noise impact assessment – results and map indicating the maximum calculated sound pressure level at project receptors. Table is searchable by property address or PIN for receptors identified in the Noise Impact Assessment Report.
About the project:
The project will be situated on more than 10,000 acres of privately-owned land, with a capacity of 60 megawatts (MW), located in the municipalities of Chatham-Kent and the Town of Lakeshore. The wind park boundary is approximately bordering the following roads: Middle Road (North), Highway 3 (South), Campbell Road (East), Highway 77 (West).
The connection point to the public grid is anticipated to be located within the Town of Lakeshore close to Richardson Sideroad. No Connection (transmission) line is required for this project.
