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Wind turbines are as well as, not instead of the power stations
Flying the balloon was a great success. The weather was perfect and the balloon could be seen from over 10km away. While it is expensive to fly the balloon and it takes a lot of effort to put all the arrangements in place the results are impressive.
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People living in Cridling Stubbs were astounded by the height of the proposed turbines.
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The balloon could be seen from over 10km away - past Gateforth.
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A series of photographs were taken from all around the site and out to some distance.
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The balloon could be clearly seen from the A1M and the M62.
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In the photos we have marked the balloon and drawn the approximate extent of the turbines.
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The day was chosen to coincide with a visit to the site by members of N Yorks planning committee who will be deciding at some stage whether to approve the application. We understand that a decision is unlikely to be taken this year because details of how the old quarry site is to be restored have been requested. Information on this is expected around March 2012.
Villagers horrified when they see the balloon flown at the height of the proposed turbines.
Decision not likely until March 2012 because the Council asks to see a plan for restoring the old quarry sire.
Photo gallery -
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click any image to enlarge.
Objectors gather at Cridling Stubbs childrens playground.
Balloon and test mast from Cridling Stubbs playground.
Balloon and test mast from the bridge over the A1M
Balloon and test mast from Sutton Lane - 4.5km away.
The balloon ready to launch.
