Viewing of the proposed route and sites

2.52 pm

STOP 19: 1663 ORINI DOWNS STATION.

Parties present: Nath Pritchard, Robson and Lorraine Storey, Wally Jamieson.

Notes: Wally Jamieson points out where the proposed line would run through, to the cowshed that milks 2,000 cows, and the area of property, which would be affected. He shows where the proposed construction would use and make access ways, which would obstruct use of a closed area for sick and antibiotic cows. He points out a row of trees, which would need to be removed where the wires would cross, and where the six proposed towers would be. He shows the entryway into the farm, which would be affected by the proposal.

3.02 pm

STOP 20: 1663 ORINI DOWNS STATION.

Parties present: Nath Pritchard, Robson and Lorraine Storey, Wally Jamieson.

Notes: Wally Jamieson shows the intersection on his farm, which defines the area dedicated for 600 cows and needed for the farm to run smoothly, which would be affected by the proposal. He points out where the proposed towers would go, closer to his quarry, and a wet area with native bush, which the lines would cross. He shows the trees, which would need to be removed, and the race that would be used to access works.

3.12 pm
STOP 21: 1663 ORINI DOWNS STATION - Quarry Site -Tower 181.

Parties present: Nath Pritchard, Robson and Lorraine Storey, Wally Jamieson.

Notes: Wally Jamieson shows his developing quarry, and points out that the proposed line would be 50 metres closer than the existing line. (270 metres to quarry)

3.20 pm

STOP 22: 1663 ORINI DOWNS STATION - Cowshed.

Parties present: Nath Pritchard, Robson and Lorraine Storey, Wally Jamieson.

Notes: Wally Jamieson points out where the proposed towers and line would run in this area, and points out the farms that milk in this cowshed. Stephen McAdams points out where the proposed towers and line would go.