More wind turbines are set to launch in Chatham-Kent as a new plan has been approved by council. Samsung Renewable Energy and Pattern Energy officials met with council Monday evening and signed an agreement to start phases of the North-Kent wind project which will extend the services of their wind turbines across Chatham-Kent. Tuesday morning a signing ceremony took place at 9 a.m. in the council chambers of the Civic Centre on King St.

Phase 1 will provide between 40 and 50 wind turbines on private land to the Dover and Chatham Township areas with additional consultation of local businesses, residents and First Nations.

Phase 2 will provide between 20 and 30 wind turbines on private land to the Dover and Chatham Township areas however this phase hinges on the consent of a contract to be awarded by the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator.

Mayor Hope remains optimistic about the future of Chatham-Kent working with Samsung and Pattern Energy.