The Lake Matinenda Cottage Owners Association (LMCOA) advises you that First Light Power has withdrawn their request for municipal support of the proposed industrial wind turbine development between Elliot and Blind River at this time.
The following statement was issued by First Light Power today:
“Following a detailed review of the wind resource data and in consideration of the feedback we have received through our consultations to date, we have determined that additional time is required to optimize the project layout. Taking this additional time will ensure that we do not rush the process and that we bring forward the strongest possible project; one that is thoughtfully designed, incorporates community perspectives, and is technically sound.
As a result, we will not be submitting the Pathfinder Wind Project into the first procurement window of Ontario’s Long-Term 2 (LT2) process. We continue to see significant potential for this project and anticipate submitting it in a future LT2 procurement window once the layout has been refined and our consultations with Blind River and it’s neighbours are more complete.”
What this means is that the proposal for the industrial wind turbine development between Elliot Lake and Blind River will not be submitted to the Ontario government in October. We have asked the Town of Blind River to inform us of any future proposals that may impact Lake Matinenda and the surrounding area, and they have indicated that they are happy to do so.
The virtual information session scheduled for Tuesday, September 16 at 7PM has been cancelled. Anyone who has registered for this meeting will receive an email from First Light further advising them of the cancellation.
We will keep you informed as we develop a strategy going forward. Please share this information with other individuals and entities who may be impacted.
Thank you for your concern, support and community minded action. You make a difference.
With thanks,
Board, Lake Matinenda Cottage Owners Association (LMCOA)