Brecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brecht municipality, action committee Stop Windmills Brecht, and Alderman Daan De Veuster appeal Flemish Minister Jo Brouns’ permit for three 236m Aspiravi turbines, citing impacts on residents, wildlife, and shadow flicker.
As VRT News reported, the municipality of Brecht, in the province of Antwerp, Belgium, and a local action committee have appealed the environmental permit for 3 new wind turbines along the E19 motorway. The permit was approved by Flemish Minister Jo Brouns (CD&V). Aspiravi has operated 3 turbines at this site for 13 years, producing green energy.
The company now plans to remove these turbines and install larger, more modern ones. The new turbines can generate more electricity. Residents and the action committee say the project could have serious effects on people living nearby and on local wildlife.
“The new wind turbines will be 236 meters tall, with 90-meter blades. That’s enormous.”
Felix Quirijnen, Action Committee Stop Windmills Brecht
What impact will Brecht’s 236m turbines have on residents and wildlife?
Officials mentioned that a main concern is that one turbine is planned in the 2nd row, farther from the highway. This change could affect the landscape and increase noise for residents. Experts also warn that birds and bats may be at risk because of the new turbine locations. The action committee says these impacts need careful review. They are calling for a full re-examination of the permit.
“They will be 236 meters tall, instead of the current ones, which are 165 meters tall. With 90-meter blades. That’s enormous,”
says Quirijnen.
The council had previously issued a negative recommendation against repowering the site, which involves replacing existing turbines with larger, modern ones. Alderman Daan De Veuster said the project is more than a simple upgrade.
“This isn’t just about repowering,”
he said.
“The new turbines will be much taller, and one of them will be placed on a second line. It will be about 500 meters from a residential area, which is not very far.”
“We explicitly ask that the burden be spread across all of Flanders, and we do not have that impression now.”
Daan De Veuster (now 2960), first alderman of Brecht
De Veuster added that a recent study shows almost half of the Brecht-Centrum district could be affected by shadow flicker from the turbines. There are also several important areas nearby with a variety of bird species.
“The effect on the habitat of residents and on local flora and fauna will certainly be significant,”
he said.
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7 responses to “Brecht Appeals Jo Brouns’ Permit for Three New 236m Turbines”
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Another day, another towering windmill proposal! 🌪️ Because who wouldn’t want their neighborhood to resemble a scene from a sci-fi film? Just what we needed, more giants looming over the locals and their wildlife. 😅
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Oh, fantastic! Nothing screams “green energy” like having your peaceful life turned upside down by 236-meter windmills – I mean, who doesn’t want a personal rollercoaster in their backyard? 🎢😅
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Guess we need to build a new skyline for Brecht, complete with the world’s tallest windmills—because who wouldn’t want a 236m reminder of their green energy choices looming over their backyard? 😂🏙️
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Looks like Brecht is getting a new set of ‘sky-high’ amenities. Can’t wait for the local wildlife to start dodging those 90-meter blades while we enjoy our morning croissants! 🥐🌬️
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Seems like Brecht is really keen on giving their residents an up-close view of wind turbine engineering – nothing like a 236m giant to spice up your morning coffee, eh? 🌪️🤦♂️
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Nothing like a trio of 236m turbines to really spice up the suburban skyline, eh? I’m sure the locals will just love the new “shadow flicker” feature—who needs blinds when you have that kind of ambiance? 😂🌬️
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Typical, isn’t it? Just when you’ve gotten used to the charming view of smaller windmills, along comes a 236m behemoth to remind you that nature can be a bit of a show-off. 😏🌪️
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Brilliant move, really—nothing says “let’s save the planet” quite like towering windmills that could double as landmarks! 🌪️ I suppose the locals just love a bit of shadow flicker with their morning coffee, eh? 😏
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