Kentbruck Green Power Hub - Community Feedback

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* 1. Your Contact information:

First name

Last name

Telephone

Postcode

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

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

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

I have cultural connection to Gunditjmara country

I own land/property here but do not live here

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

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

I'm an accommodation or tourism provider

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 3. What makes this part of the world special ? How would you describe it ?

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* 4. * For Tourists Only * What are the key activities or attractions in the area that you visit ?

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* 5. How would you rate your attitude to the Kentruck Green Power Hub ?

Oppose

Neutral

Support

Clear

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* 6. 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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* 7. We will establish a Community Benefit Fund of $150,000 p.a to fund local community projects, and we're also interested in your thoughts on other ways we could deliver benefits to the community. Here are some initial ideas - tick your favourite two and add your own suggestion.

Find ways to prevent electricity black-outs in Nelson through use of battery storage

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 in the project

Explore ways to support local eco-tourism

Suggestion (please specify)

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* 8. We are exploring two different options for transmitting energy from the wind farm to the grid. Tick your preferred option.

Underground cable under existing dirt road through Cobboboonee National Park to Heywood

Overground wires through farmland from Mount Richmond to edge of Portland

Don't mind

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

Visual or noise impact

Disturbances (such as traffic) during construction

Pressure on local housing market during construction

Effects on land use or land values

Effects on natural areas and habitats

Potential impact on eco-tourism

Potential impact on community or sense of place

No concerns

Please explain your concern(s) below

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* 10. Do you have any particular concerns about the wind & storage project proposed at Kentbruck ?

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* 11. For Tourists only * How would the presence of wind turbines in the forestry plantation between Nelson and Portland affect your willingness to visit the region ?

Less likely to visit

No difference

More likely to visit

Clear

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

Yes