400 Turn Out for SHOWT Campaign Launch
400 people from Hempnall and surrounding villages launched the SHOWT campaign in style on Sunday, December 10th, 2006.
South Norfolk M.P. Richard Bacon formally launched the campaign against Enertrag’s proposed development of seven 130 metre turbines, and led campaign supporters in a walk around the country lanes and farmland which make up the site of the proposed wind power station.
Richard Bacon expressed his concern about siting wind power stations in the heart of Norfolk’s rural countryside, where the huge structures would be visible for miles around. He said, "On the one hand it is a good idea to have renewable energy, but at the same time it has to be in places that are suitable. These turbines are going to be taller than Norwich Cathedral, and you need to be sure you don’t cause environmental degradation, so the location is very important.
County Councillor Stella Rice said: "I am here today because I do feel strongly that the tranquility and beauty of the area will be spoilt by the turbines. I think it’s going to affect a far wider area than people appreciate."
District Councillor Michael Windridge added, "People feel a deep attachment for their local countryside and want to protect it."