We understand that the financial arrangements between yourselves and the developers are such that it represents a very tempting investment in the future of what is being promoted as positive sustainable energy.

There are however, many drawbacks to this form of electricity generation that should be taken into account. Not the least of these is the effect these wind turbines will have on the natural environment, the “nature” of our countryside and consequently on every living creature within a substantial distance of what many of us regard as alien monstrosities.

There is a great deal of evidence from all over the world that shows that the construction and operation of giant turbines causes a great deal of discomfort to those unfortunate enough to be within range which in some cases is as far as 10 kilometres.

There will be no hiding away of these huge turbines (up to 145 metres total height) and you will be responsible for permanently changing our hills and dales from a natural vista to a straight out industrial wasteland that so many people over the years will come to hate. It will be a natural progression that many of those people will also come to regard you with an animosity commensurate with their degree of discomfort, welfare and in some cases physical and mental disorders.

You may wish to deny that there will be “side effects” and you may also think that your financial gain will somehow make it worth putting up with some discomfort yourselves as well as all the ill feeling from your neighbours.

The reality of the situation may well be very different from that which you imagine however and once you have committed to the industrialisation of your land there will be no turning back, you will not be able to change your mind when you see how monstrous these machines really are.

There is considerable evidence now that wind turbines are not the answer to global warming etc and that they are just a manifestation of expensive political expediency that are wreaking havoc all over the world and delivering unreliable and very costly power.

We would urge you to consider very carefully your commitment to this highly controversial industry and also to consider the other residents of the district whose lives will be severely compromised by your actions.

In anticipation you may reconsider your intentions, we remain yours sincerely,

David Formby, Tony Walker, Robyn Gilbert, Sue Kennedy, Hiedi Smith, Erwin Thaler, Wolf Bramberger, Geoff Ball, all from Keyneton - Eden Valley district.