Severn Township public meeting to discuss solar proposal

Mar 13th, 2013 4:23 AM

Media Advisory What: Mariposa Solar Farm Inc. will host an information session for Township of Severn residents. Where: Fellowship Chapel, 1296 Cambrian Road at Carlyon Line, Severn Twp. When: Monday, March 18th, 2013 - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The information session will provide detail and information about a proposed solar farm project at 1692 Cambrian Road at Hampshire Mills Line. Light refreshments will be served. Map of meeting location (A) and solar farm project (B): Contact: David Tanko, Director, Mariposa Solar Farm Inc. Toll free: 1- 888-459-1656 Mariposa Solar Farm is an Ontario based company. It hopes to turn sunshine into electricity at this site for a 20-year period. The project will require approximately 50 workers to construct the project over a six-month period. The capital cost of the project will be approximately $30 million, spent in Ontario, using local goods and services, and employing local labour as much as possible.