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Shape What's Next: Share Your Feedback on the Melvin Lake Wind Project

Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your feedback.
This wind energy project is being proposed between Halifax and Hants Counties south of Highway 101 and west of Pockwock Lake for consideration in the next Green Choice Procurement Program, which helps bring new sources of clean, renewable electricity to Nova Scotians.
Community feedback is an important part of our planning process. Your input will help us better understand local perspectives and inform our approach to community engagement as the Project develops.
This survey is anonymous unless you choose to provide your contact information.
Awareness & Connection
1.How familiar are you with this proposed wind project?
2.What is your connection to the area? (select all that apply)
General Sentiment
3.Overall, how do you feel about a wind energy project being developed in this area?
4.What, if anything, excites or appeals to you about this proposed project?
5.What, if anything, concerns you about this proposed project?
Specific Impact Areas
6.For each item below, please indicate your level of concern.
Not a Concern},{
Minor Concern
Major Concern
Noise
Visual impact on landscape
Wildlife and habitat effects
Property values
Road use / construction traffic
Effects on local land use (e.g., recreation, farming, etc.)
Shadow flicker
Other (please specify below)
7.Are there specific locations or areas you feel the wind turbines should avoid? Please explain why.
8.Are there specific locations or areas you feel would be best to place wind turbines in the area? Please explain why.
Community Benefit Priorities
9.If this project moves forward, which type of community benefit would matter most to you? (select up to 3)
Engagement Preferences
10.How would you prefer to receive project updates? (select all that apply)
11.Would you like to be contacted about future engagement opportunities (e.g., open houses, Community Liaison Committee, etc.)?
12.If yes, please provide your contact information:
General Feedback
13.Is there anything else you'd like the project team to know or consider?
Thank you for your feedback. For information and contact details for this project, please visit www.melvinlakewind.ca