Developer, Pacific Hydro from Victoria will run two information stands later this month.

Changes involve the reduction in the number of turbines from 57 to 42.

Hydro Pacific general manager Lane Crockett said the company remains committed to working with community members to achieve the best outcomes for the local region.

“Our community engagement co-ordinator will be visiting the local area to host an information stand to discuss any issues, concerns or answer queries that people may continue to have about the proposed wind farm,” he said.

Information stands will be held on Monday, January 23 at the committee room of the Barossa Council, Nuriootpa, from 12.30pm to 5pm and Wednesday, January 25 at Cambrai Community Library from 9.30am to 2pm.

The public is encouraged to visit these locations during those times to discuss any questions that they may have.

Changes to the Keyneton wind farm proposal also include changes to the access routes, which involve not using the Angaston to Sedan Road for over dimensional vehicles.

“The changes to the layout, number of turbines, access routes and other factors have all followed community consultation and the issues and concerns for local people,” Mr Crockett said.

“We are providing the information stands to keep communication channels open and to ensure that we do cover all issues and where possible alleviate any concerns regarding noise, flora and fauna and the use of local roads. We also want to be able to identify any particular issues that have yet to be raised.”

At the information stands, updated visual amenity maps, traffic maps and other information relating to this new layout will be available.

If you are unable to make these times due to work or other commitments, Tuesday, January 24, has also been set aside for individual appointments.

To make another time phone 03 8621 6428.

Meanwhile, Pacific Hydro, which is yet to lodge their development application, explained submissions on the proposed statewide wind farms development plan amendment were heard yesterday (Tuesday) in Adelaide after the Herald went to print.

Verbal submissions were also heard from representatives including the Barossa Council who do not support the introduction of the DPA.