There have been in-depth studies on how much noise the wind turbines can produce.
According to the information, the proposed wind farm will be about 5km from Eketāhuna and will include 20 wind turbines within three privately owned properties, which would continue to be working farms.
It was estimated the turbines would create enough energy to power up to 42,000 homes.
The Bush Telegraph has spoken to one resident who has cited concerns about the proximity of the wind farm to properties in the area.
One resident also raised concerns about people from Meridian visiting properties without providing identification.
The team from Meridian offered an explanation for this, saying those tasked with visiting property owners would have phoned or emailed before the visits.
“We would never just show up,” Gene says.
Some of the team now have business cards so they can provide reassurance to property owners regarding who they are and their purpose.
The project is now at the consent stage, which includes hearings in the Environment Court and discussions with stakeholders, before opening up for public submissions.
Gene says they are waiting for information to come back from the affected councils before they can proceed with the next steps.
He says he believes the project has great merit and is keen to talk to everyone and hear any concerns they may have.
The consent process is expected to take up to four years before it moves on to design, which will take a year.
If it goes ahead, construction could take two to four years.
