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Bright support for solar farm on Shaw Forest 3 D & L Blinds
There was broad approval for an outline proposal to turn the third phase of Shaw Forest Park into a site to gener- Rollers • Verticals • Venetians
ate solar energy for up to 1,500 homes at a presentation by Swindon Commercial Services (SCS) on 2 February. Pleated Blinds • VELUX
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Some people have the impression Conservatory Blinds
that the installation is proposed for Made-to-Measure Curtains
phase 1 of the park which has had QUALITY BLINDS AT
public access for over ten years. If it AFFORDABLE PRICES
goes ahead the solar panels would Fast and reliable service
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completed last year and is not due Choose from a wide range
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whilst the land settles. of your own home
The idea is to cover around 25 Contact Paul on 01793 619428
acres with 25,000 panels, covering www.dandlblinds.co.uk
about 80 per cent of the former FREE QUOTES NO OBLIGATION
landfill site, with panels mounted on
concrete plinths to avoid penetration
of the land which has been capped to THE COMPLETE
prevent the escape of methane gas. James Owen pointing out the site to David and Pauline Llewellyn from Shaw CURTAIN SERVICE
James Owen, sustainability man- could be a project where Swindon people who have seen the value of CURTAINS TO SATISFY
ager at SCS, said the idea of applying people are invited to buy shares in their savings drop. EVERY REQUIREMENT
for permission to use Shaw Forest 3 the scheme which would deliver a “It’s also a fixed cost installation •Free estimating, design & advice
is at an early stage. “It would be an return. I’m interested to know what which would generate energy which •Home visits by appointment
•Make-up and fitting service
application to use the site for 25 years people are saying.” isn’t based on speculative manipula- BLINDS OF ALL KINDS
at which point it would be returned He added that he’s looking at tion of the market, or what people in •Wooden •Venetian
to its existing state. A further applica- how electricity from the site could Russia or the Middle East do.” •New linen •Roman
tion would be required to continue be consumed by the closest housing. Shaw Residents’ Association is con- •Verticals •Roller
•New Eastern materials
using the site. Shaw resident David Llewellyn cerned by the loss of an area promised PLEASE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT AT OUR
“How the scheme is financed is is an enthusiastic supporter of the for intensive tree planting. WORKSHOP AT 252 CRICKLADE ROAD (free parking)
subject to a lot more discussion. The project. “Where it is it won’t be an A report will be put before Swindon OR TO REQUEST A HOME VISIT
borough council will have to consider eyesore and if it is community owned Council later in the year. See the full Call Tracey or Amanda on 01793 611051 or
[email protected]
whether to seek an investor, or it it could deliver a good return for story at www.bit.ly/shawfsolar www.completecurtainservice.co.uk

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