Pike County board pause Panther Creek wind farm construction - WGEM
Pike County board pause Panther Creek wind farm construction
PITTSFIELD, Ill. (WGEM) - A Pike County mega-watt project that’s been in the talks for more than a decade still remains up in the air, but it could be off the ground running as early as mid-April.
The 2.5 mile Panther Creek Wind Farm, west of Pittsfield, is now under review. The 16 wind turbines will aim to bring clean energy and economic revenue to the area.
Pike County chairman Andy Borrowman said the hold-up right now is the building permit which they don’t want to issue until they’re certain the roads and landowners are protected.
“It is our desire to make sure that the landowners and that the people of Pike County are protected from any damages to their properties,” Borrowman said. “And everything is done legally and the right way.”
Borrowman said the wind farm will generate revenue for the landowners and the county.
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