Kaimai Wind Farm Limited has lodged resource consent applications with Hauraki District Council and Waikato Regional Council for a proposed wind farm at the northern end of the Kaimai Ranges at Tirohia, near Paeroa.
The applications, which will be processed jointly by the two Councils, cover 1304ha bordering Rotokohu Road, Paeroa and SH26 Tirohia.
The resource consent applications to the Hauraki District Council are for the proposed construction of 24 large-scale wind turbines. Seven of the proposed turbines would be 180m high to blade tip standing upright, and 17 of them would be 207m high.
Other proposed structures include a substation, two lattice transmission towers, two overhead power lines, and 18.9km of on-site roading. Two on-site quarries to supply material for the roads are also proposed.
The resource consent applications to the Waikato Regional Council are to authorise specific aspects of land use — removal of vegetation, earthworks, to permit the discharge of surplus soil and surface water associated with the construction phase of the project and culvert upgrades.