First Scout Moor windfarm turbines erected

Date published: 30 November 2007

The first of the Scout Moor windfarm turbines have been erected this week and Councillor Ann Metcalfe, who led the campaign to stop the windfarm being built has greeted the move with dismay, she said: "We can only see one so far, but when all 26 are up it will be rude awakening.

"They are totally overpowering, out of character with the ruggedness of the moorland and will be visible for miles around. It is happening so we have to try and be positive and I hope they will prove to be a benefit to the community, but I very much doubt it."

Councillor Metcalfe also criticised developers Peel Holdings, also owners of the Trafford Centre, saying: "When you consider the Trafford Centre is lit up like a Christmas tree at all hours of day and night the whole thing smacks of hypocrisy. The debate about whether these things are viable is still ongoing and I just hope we don’t live to regret it in the future."