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Turbine factory firm visiting Island

 

The company which wants to build a wind turbine factory in the Isle of Man is visiting its favoured site this weekend.

 

Prowind (UK) Ltd could create more than 100 new jobs if a manufacturing base for onshore turbines in Jurby gets the green light.

 

The firm wants to create a mini wind farm consisting of five turbines, to power the plant.

 

It's understood without permission for that development, Prowind would go elsewhere.

 

Later this month a jobs fair has been organised, even though planning issues are yet to be resolved.

 

This week Michael MHK Alf Cannan warned the project - which came to light in the local press - could face opposition from local residents.

 

Economic Development Minister John Shimmin says more information should be made public very soon:

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