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Government 'supportive' of wind farm plans

The Danish company on the verge of significantly expanding the Walney wind farm says the government is generally supportive of the proposal.

Dong Energy is developing the existing site for the benefit of the British government with no obvious advantage for the Isle of Man.

Concerns have also been raised about the farm's close proximity to the Steam Packet's sailing routes.

The company held an open day yesterday at the Villa Marina to showcase its plans although the project is not for public consultation here.

Emily Marshall is stakeholder co-ordinator for the energy firm, she told 3FM communication has been good between the Dong and Manx authorities:

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