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Controversial Offaly Wind Farm Plans On Show Next Week

Friday, 9 August 2024 08:52

There is strong local opposition to the plans.

The final design of a controversial Offaly wind farm proposal will be on display next week.

Bord na Móna is hosting a public information meeting, where it will show off the final layout of the 15-turbine Lemanaghan Wind Farm project.

The plans are being opposed by the local Lemanaghan Bog Heritage and Conservation Group, which says the bog should be left untouched.

A petition against the proposals received more than 2,000 signatures.

The project is among eight which were added to the portfolio of a joint-venture between Bord na Móna and SSE Renewables, which are set to be developed over the next seven years.

Lemanaghan Bog is home to rich a archaeological history, and Bord na Móna says that will be taken into account during all stages of the project.

The final layout of the development will be on display next Tuesday at the Community Development Centre, in Ballycumber, from 5pm - 8.30pm.

You can view the final layout of the Lemanaghan Wind Farm here.

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