ENNISKEANE WINDFARM PROJECT - Organic Power

Economic BenefitsThe project will, at its peak, provide in excess of 40 jobs during the construction phase. Theconstruction phase will be nine-twelve months spread over two years. At least 1 full time jobwill be created for the operation of the wind farm, and a further 2 full time or equivalent jobsto undertake the maintenance.Landowners leasing land to the project will receive approximately €200,000 per year from theproject. This is equivalent to the creation of 4 full time jobs in the locality for the duration ofthe wind project. The project will cost up to €35,000,000 to construct, of which, approximately€8,000,000 will be spent on infrastructure including foundations, roads, underground cablingand general building works.It is Organic Power’s policy to encourage local companies to tender for such work, and itproposes to hold a register of local companies wishing to tender. Organic Power will liaisewith the local community associations and Business Associations in relation to this. During theoperational phase approximately €390,000 will be spent each year on the general upkeep ofthe wind farm, which will include local employees.Organic Power is setting up a Community Fund to enable the local community to benefit fromthe operation of the Wind Farm. Approximately €55,000 will be made available each year forfive years for community projects. Door to door survey results indicate that of respondentswant 26% of this money spend on broadband infrastructure, 24% on Sports Clubs, 23% onlocal playgrounds, 22% on local agricultural charities, and 5% on other items.