Plans to develop a unique hydro-electic power station on a major Inishowen river “which is already on life-support” are causing controversy in the area.

Conditional planning permission has been granted for the Mill River hydro-electric power project in Buncrana, invoking passionate arguments for and angry objections against the proposed scheme.

Buncrana Town Councillor Lee Tedstone said he belives the scheme “will be brilliant for the town.” He said: “It’s a great example of someone trying to use green, renewable energy and on top of that it’s a regeneration project.”…..Donegal Now…..01/05/12…read full article…

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The Mill River Buncrana
The Mill River Buncrana