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Shape What's Next: Share Your Feedback on the West Bay Wind Project
Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your feedback.
This wind energy project is being proposed in Cumberland County near the community of Parrsboro 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?
Not at all familiar
Somewhat familiar
Very familiar
2.
What is your connection to the area? (select all that apply)
Live nearby
Own land nearby
Work in the area
Indigenous community member
Local business owner/operator
Recreational user of the land (e.g., snowmobile, ATV, hiking, etc.)
Other
General Sentiment
3.
Overall, how do you feel about a wind energy project being developed in this area?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neutral
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
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
Not a Concern},{
Minor Concern
Major Concern
Visual impact on landscape
Not a Concern},{
Minor Concern
Major Concern
Wildlife and habitat effects
Not a Concern},{
Minor Concern
Major Concern
Property values
Not a Concern},{
Minor Concern
Major Concern
Road use / construction traffic
Not a Concern},{
Minor Concern
Major Concern
Effects on local land use (e.g., recreation, farming, etc.)
Not a Concern},{
Minor Concern
Major Concern
Shadow flicker
Not a Concern},{
Minor Concern
Major Concern
Other (please specify below)
Not a Concern},{
Minor Concern
Major Concern
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)
Local jobs during construction/operation
Local tax revenue
Community benefit funding (for local infrastructure, community non-profits, etc.)
Proximity payments (annual funds for residents living closest to the project)
Local business contracts
More access to renewable energy for Nova Scotians
Economic growth for our region
Land lease payments for local landowners
Other
Engagement Preferences
10.
How would you prefer to receive project updates? (select all that apply)
Email
Mail
Public meetings/open houses
Project website
Local newspaper
Provincial newspaper (Chronicle Herald)
Social media (posting on local community Facebook pages, for example)
Other
11.
Would you like to be contacted about future engagement opportunities (e.g., open houses, Community Liaison Committee, etc.)?
Yes
No
12.
If yes, please provide your contact information:
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.westbaywind.com