Proposed Rodney Power Station

Genesis Energy's applications for the 480MW gas-fired base load Rodney Power Station were notified on 3 April 2008 and submissions closed on 16 May. The hearing is set down for late September."

Rodney District Council is processing a private plan change to the Operative Rodney District Plan 1993, and a parallel variation to the Proposed Rodney District Plan. Auckland Regional Council is processing fifteen land use consents and water and air discharge permits filed with both councils.

The application documents are on display at Rodney libraries and service centres, are available on CD (from ARC and RDC), and can also be downloaded from the following websites:

http://www.rodney.govt.nz/council/districtplan/changes/changes.htm#107

http://www.genesisenergy.co.nz/genesis/index.cfm?12583F0E-16C3-D74B-F07D-BDA2E780BF20

Along with many other Kaukapakapa residents, KARRA made submissions opposing the Rodney Power Station applications (see below). A sub-committee has been formed with Pip McAlwee, Neville Miller, Bruce Cowan, Pat McMahon, Crispin Caldicott and Nigel Bennetts now turning their attention to how best to present KARRA's submission at the hearing in late September. The sub-committee plan to bring experts on board to support their case, and this is where they need help from the Kaukapakapa community. Please show your support by making a donation, or offering any support or services that you think might be useful. Cheques can be made out to 'KARRA' and posted to PO Box 8, Kaukapakapa. Donations will only be used for the power station campaign. A new website, stoprodneypowerstation.org, will be up and running in July and will provide bank account details for those who would prefer to donate using internet banking. If we're going to stop the power station, we need your help!

KARRA's Submission on the Plan Change & Variation. Can be viewed here.

The hearing for the Rodney Power Station is set down for late September. Those who made written submissions and indicated they would like to speak at the hearing, will be contacted by the council beforehand. The Ministry for the Environment's website offers some good advice on appearing at hearings http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/rma/everyday/plan-hearing/html/page4.html

If you wish to discuss the proposal with Genesis Energy staff, they can be contacted on 0800 437 636 or by emailing rodney.powerstation@genesisenergy.co.nz

A number of Kaukapakapa residents have been investigating Genesis Energy's proposal on behalf of the local community. The information sheets below have been compiled by KARRA committee member, Pip McAlwee. who can be contacted at powerstation@clear.net.nz

Electricity Situation in NZ.pdf

Effect on Kaukapakapa River.pdf

Property values.pdf

Traffic jobs coal-fired_.pdf

For more information about the proposed power station on the Rodney District Council web page click here

This link takes you to the Kaipara Forest and Bird website.

	Genesis Power Station
	Proposed Rodney Power Station Genesis Energy's applications for the 480MW gas-fired base load Rodney Power Station were notified on 3 April 2008 and submissions closed on 16 May. The hearing is set down for late September." Rodney District Council is processing a private plan change to the Operative Rodney District Plan 1993, and a parallel variation to the Proposed Rodney District Plan. Auckland Regional Council is processing fifteen land use consents and water and air discharge permits filed with both councils. The application documents are on display at Rodney libraries and service centres, are available on CD (from ARC and RDC), and can also be downloaded from the following websites: http://www.rodney.govt.nz/council/districtplan/changes/changes.htm#107 http://www.genesisenergy.co.nz/genesis/index.cfm?12583F0E-16C3-D74B-F07D-BDA2E780BF20 Along with many other Kaukapakapa residents, KARRA made submissions opposing the Rodney Power Station applications (see below). A sub-committee has been formed with Pip McAlwee, Neville Miller, Bruce Cowan, Pat McMahon, Crispin Caldicott and Nigel Bennetts now turning their attention to how best to present KARRA's submission at the hearing in late September. The sub-committee plan to bring experts on board to support their case, and this is where they need help from the Kaukapakapa community. Please show your support by making a donation, or offering any support or services that you think might be useful. Cheques can be made out to 'KARRA' and posted to PO Box 8, Kaukapakapa. Donations will only be used for the power station campaign. A new website, stoprodneypowerstation.org, will be up and running in July and will provide bank account details for those who would prefer to donate using internet banking. If we're going to stop the power station, we need your help! KARRA's Submission on the Plan Change & Variation. Can be viewed here. The hearing for the Rodney Power Station is set down for late September. Those who made written submissions and indicated they would like to speak at the hearing, will be contacted by the council beforehand. The Ministry for the Environment's website offers some good advice on appearing at hearings http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/rma/everyday/plan-hearing/html/page4.html If you wish to discuss the proposal with Genesis Energy staff, they can be contacted on 0800 437 636 or by emailing rodney.powerstation@genesisenergy.co.nz A number of Kaukapakapa residents have been investigating Genesis Energy's proposal on behalf of the local community. The information sheets below have been compiled by KARRA committee member, Pip McAlwee. who can be contacted at powerstation@clear.net.nz Electricity Situation in NZ.pdf Effect on Kaukapakapa River.pdf Property values.pdf Traffic jobs coal-fired_.pdf For more information about the proposed power station on the Rodney District Council web page click here This link takes you to the Kaipara Forest and Bird website.

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