MT FYANS WIND FARM
COVID-19 PUBLIC STATEMENT
DRAFT 01/04/2020
PROJECT STATEMENT
Woolnorth Wind Farms is continuing to work on securing planning approval for Mt Fyans Wind Farm. Several practical changes have been implemented due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, including home-based work arrangements and restrictions on staff movements and field work. We are monitoring government guidelines and have created a company protocol to ensure we can keep our employees, consultants and communities safe. Video conferencing is now our main method of communication with key stakeholders and our in-person visits to the Mortlake district have unfortunately been largely suspended at this time.
Despite these changes, we remain dedicated to a high level of community engagement as we continue working on the project. Our plans to open a shopfront in Mortlake have been postponed, however, we are committed to opening a dedicated space in Mortlake as soon as practicable under the current situation. We have employed a Mortlake-based Project Officer, who will be commencing work from home and are currently developing project material for display in the shopfront. You will continue to hear from us via delivered newsletter as long as printing and delivery is possible. We will endeavor to share information online if mail outs are not possible due to increased restrictions. Our local workers remain employed and are continuing to work on the project at a desktop level – while they may not be visible in the community they are still working hard on securing a planning permit.
Non-essential field work is being postponed, but in the event someone associated with the project needs to visit the project area, social distancing and federal and state government restrictions will be followed at all times. Each person will carry their own COVID-19 kit, incorporating water-filled canisters, soap, paper towels, disposal gloves, disinfecting wipes and rubbish bags. Hire and company vehicles will be sanitised internally prior to return.
If you have any queries regarding our commitment to safety and the project during the COVID-19 pandemic we encourage you, as always, to contact us via our dedicated project hotlines – 1800 325 079 and info@mtfyanswindfarm.com.au
