The wind farm would provide electricity for up to 6000 homes and avoid around 29,000 tonnes of CO2 each year.
“We appreciate the local community’s involvement in the process so far,” said Ms Patrick. “and we will continue to engage with them as we plan the next steps and firm up a timeline for development of the site.”
Windflow Technology Chief Operating Officer Tom Hooper said “This development is an important step for Windflow, being our first distributed generation project in conjunction with Mighty River Power and the decision to grant a consent is excellent news for Windflow”.
Windflow Technology submitted the application to the Wellington City Council in May 2009, and submissions closed in June 2009. There were some 74 submissions on the proposal, with 38 in support, 28 opposing and eight with a neutral stance. The hearing took place over seven days in August 2009.
State owned electricity generator/retailer Mighty River Power Limited would own and operate the wind farm once it was built.
