Scarweather Sands: Won't ruin the view

Last edited 23 July 2003 at 8:00am
Offshore wind farm, oeresund

Offshore wind farm, oeresund

There has been some concern raised locally that the proposed wind farm would ruin the view of Swansea Bay. This is clearly a highly subjective issue. The nearest turbine will be 3 miles from shore and visible on the horizon like the mast of a tall ship. Being visible is not necessarily the same as being intrusive. While some people dislike turbines, others, including Greenpeace, see them as elegant and beautiful - symbols of a better, less polluted future. In comparison to nuclear, coal and gas power stations, or open cast mining, wind farms have relatively little visual impact.

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