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Company dismisses call for de-commissioning bond

February 21, 2024 8:15 am in by

Ark Energy has dismissed a call to have to pay a de-commissioning bond before they establish a large-scale wind farm here in the Upper Hunter.

The company has approval to set up the half-a-billion dollar Bowman’s Creek Wind Farm despite objections from many local residents.

The company’s Martin Poole said the Muswellbrook Shire Council’s request for a bond is not required as their legal obligations are already built into their contracts with landowners where the wind turbines will sit.

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