Dear Editor,

In the past several weeks my office has been

overwhelmed with phone calls and emails 

regarding the Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW)

wind turbine at the Family Education Centre. 

Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting with

members of Saugeen Turbine Operation Policy

(S.T.O.P.) and the Director of the CAW to ensure

I was fully informed on this issue.

The provincial government has not adequately

addressed the health concerns surrounding

industrial wind turbines near residential homes. 

The CAW is ignoring the wishes  of the community by

building an industrial wind turbine as close as 150m

to residential property. 

Although this issue  falls under the jurisdiction of the

provincial government I am calling on the CAW to be

good neighbours, listen and compromise with the

community of Saugeen Shores.

First and foremost, the CAW needs to hold an open 

public meeting to honour the community 

consultation process outlined in the Green Energy Act,

a step that has not been taken or offered to the

community to date.

Secondly, the CAW should be willing to compromise 

with the community and find a mutually agreeable

solution.

There are a number of alternatives the CAW could

purpose including installing solar panels, striving

to adopt LEED certification for their buildings or

relocate the wind turbine to an alternate location away

from residential areas.

Saugeen Shores is a beautiful place to live. This

issue has already had a negative impact on people

in the community.   It would be unfortunate if this 

turbine was to negatively affect people’s way of life

and their health.

I am urging the CAW to be a good neighbour and

work with the residents and council in Saugeen

Shores to find a mutually agreeable solution.

Sincerely,

Ben Lobb, MP

Huron Bruce