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230 MW Production
Technical data
- Turbines77 Enercon E-101
- Rotor diameter101 m
- Blade size48.6 m
Niagara Region wind farm
at a glance
Boralex announced, on January 18, 2017, the acquisition of the 230 MW Niagara Region Wind Farm located in the Regional Municipality of Niagara in Ontario, Canada. The wind farm has 77 Enercon turbines and is coverded by a 20-year power purchase agreement with the Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO).
On June 8, 2015, Boralex had signed a conditional buy/sell option for a 25% economic interest in the project in which Enercon was the majority owner. Boralex was involved in the development and construction which began in June 2015.
Post Construction Study
- Niagara Region Wind Farm 2017 Bird & Bat Mortality Monitoring
- Niagara Region Wind Farm 2018 Bird and Bat Monitoring Results
- 2019 Birds and Bats Survey Results
- 2024 Bats Survey Results
- 2024 Birds Survey Results
- 2019 Change to Environmental Effects Monitoring Plan
- Turbine T35 IEC 61400-11 Edition 3.0 Measurement Report
- Turbine T46 IEC 61400-11 Edition 3.0 Measurement Report
Acoustic Study
- Acoustic Audit – Emission Summary
- Acoustic Emmission Audit – Phase 1
- Acoustic Emmission Audit - Phase 2 (05-24-2019)
- Acoustic Emmission Audit - Phase 2 (05-28-2020)
- Acoustic Emmission Audit Summary Report - Phase 3
- Emmision Audit Report - Phase 4
- Niagara Region Wind Farm Acoustic Emmission Audit – Phase 5 - Receptor O0085
- 1st Transformer Acoustic Audit
- 2nd Transformer Acoustic Audit
Final REA Reports
- Amendment to Renewable Energy Approval - (MOECC, December 8, 2022)
- Amendment to Renewable Energy Approval - (MOECC, May 12, 2016)
- Amendment to Renewable Energy Approval - (MOECC, May 6, 2016)
- Amendment Modification Report #2 – May 2016
- Amendment Modification Report #3 – April 2016 part 1
- Amendment Modification Report #3 – April 2016 part 2
- Community Stakeholder Notification Plan for the REA amendment - December 2015
- Amendment Modification report – 5 Octobre 2015 part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6
- Amendment to Renewable Energy Approval - (MOECC, November 23, 2015)
- Renewable Energy Approval - (MOECC, November 6, 2014)
- Environmental Registry - MOECC Decision Notice (EBR Ref No.012-0613)
Project Description Report
- Main Report & Appendices Part 1
- Main Report & Appendices Part 2
Design and Operation Report
- Main Report
- Appendix A - Figures part 1 and part 2
- Appendix B - Equipment Specifications
- Appendix C - Noise Assesment Report (September 2014)
- Appendix D - Property Line Setback Report part 1 part 2 part 3 and part 4
- Appendix E - Environment Effects Monitoring Plan
- Appendix F - Draft Community Liaison Committee Terms
Decommissioning Plan
Turbine Specification Report
Environmental Impact Assessment and Natural Heritage Study
Appendix A:
- Figures 1 and 2 - Site Plan and Records Review part 1, part 2 and part 3
- Figures 3 - Ecological Land Classification part 1 and part 2
- Figures 4 - Wetland Communities part 1 and part 2
- Figures 5 - Woodland Communities part 1 and part 2
- Figures 6 - Candidate Significant Wildlife Habitat part 1, part 2 and part 3
- Figures 7 - Significant Wildlife Habitat part 1 and part 2
Appendix F:
- 2011 Field Visits part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4
- 2012 Field Visits part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4
- Transmission Line and Collectors part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6, part 7, part 8, part 9, part 10 and part 11
- Wildlife Surveys
- NHA/EIS Addendum 1 (including MNR Confirmation Letter)
- NHA/EIS Addendum 2 (including MNR Confirmation Letter)
- Pre-Construction Monitoring Report
Consultation Report
Archeology Report
Stage 2AA Report:
- Main Report (Sections 1 to 10) part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4
- Main Report (Section 11),
- Appendix B - Artifact Catalogues
Cultural Heritage Report
Heritage Impact Assesment Report:
- Main Report part 1 and part 2
- Appendix A - Site Photographs part 1 and part 2
- Appendix B - Correspondence
Protected Properties Report:
Additional Information
- Environment and Land Tribunals Decision
- Letter from NAV Can - March 24, 2014
- Supplementary Monitoring Program for Migratory Birds
- Email from Environment Canada Supporting Supplementary Monitoring Program for Migratory Birds
- Ministry of Tourism and Culture – Heritage Assessment Review (Amendment)
- Niagara Escarpment Commission Development Permit
- Niagara Escarpment Commission Development Permit – Final Clearance Letter
Community Liaison Committee Documents
September 2015 : NRWF Community Liaison Committee Terms of Reference
Meeting #1 - September 21, 2015 :
Meeting #2 - April 27, 2016 :
Meeting #3 - October 25, 2016
Meeting #4 – February 7, 2017
Events
July 26, 2011 - Community Meeting in Smithville: The Niagara Region Wind Corporation hosted a community meeting to introduce the project and the project team. The display panels from the meeting are available here.
September 13-15, 2011 - Official Public Meeting: The Niagara Region Wind Farm held six public meetings September 13 through 15, 2011 in the following municipalities: Lincoln, Grimsby, Pelham, Wainfleet, West Lincoln and Haldimand County. The display boards are available here.
September 20, 2012: The display boards are available here.
February 1, 2013: The display boards are available here.
February 5, 2013: