The key benefit to the community of Braintree District is that all revenue generated from the electricity produced would be used to support public services for residents. Unlike commercial windfarms, where a small community contribution is made, this project is owned by the Council on behalf of the taxpayer and all revenue will be invested into the provision of public services. The expected reveune will pay for 2 waste vehicles and their crews who serve 10,000 properties every week.

The Great Notley Country Park is a successful visitor attraction. We are considering the option of  a viewing platform as part of the development to draw new local visitors to the site. 

An aim of the turbine project will be to encourage school visits and engage with pupils on green energy and the environment.  We hope that the wind turbine will attract other spin off environmental projects for the country park and its visitors.

The turbine will offset carbon emissions and contribute to reducing the district’s carbon emissions for the benefit of the wider community.