An artist’s impression of how the wind turbines at the docks would look.
Reader M. Y. P. asks how much power the proposed wind turbines at Dundee docks will produce for the city.
The answer is simple — NONE. The purpose of the turbines is to meet the energy needs of Forth Ports and its tenants.
If the turbines do generate any surplus, this will be sold to the National Grid to generate further profit for Forth Ports.
The Scottish Government has set a target to generate 50% of the country’s electricity from renewable sources by 2020.
This has resulted in green campaigners insisting we must embrace wind power at all costs in order to save our planet.
What they fail to mention, however, is that Dundee receives its electricity supply from hydro-electric power stations. Hydro-electric power IS a renewable energy source. It does not produce any waste or pollution and is much more reliable than wind power.
Dundee City Council has been aware of this proposal since March 2009, but it had been kept very “low key” until local residents informed the press.
The citizens of Dundee will not benefit in any way if this proposal is approved. — Not Fooled.
Turned off by Brucie
It is high time the problem of TV presenters was addressed. I am sick of switching on for some light entertainment only to be faced with an exhibition of rampant sensuality. Bruce Forsyth was recently exposed down to the third shirt button! — The Voice Of Reason.
No sympathy
I agree with Dundee Tully Reader. It really frustrates me that drug users awaiting their methadone are always served first in the chemist.
I have waited for a very long time on many occasions with my young children to be served. Why is this fair?
I also, like Dundee Tully Reader, have no sympathy. You make your own choices in life. — First In The Q.
Surprise at friendly claim
I feel I must express surprise at recent claims Dundee is one of the friendliest cities in Scotland.
I have lived here for four years. In my time I have been racially abused, had my car vandalised, been threatened by strangers, short-changed, ignored by neighbours even when I smile and wish them a good day.
I am an open and friendly person. I try to be a good neighbour. I have tried to settle in Dundee, I really have.
However, the abuse I have received has left a very sour note. It seems if you walk up the Perth Road people are welcoming, and in Broughty Ferry too. Other parts of the city are completely different I’m afraid.
It is about time the people of Dundee opened their eyes to this before the city gets a new reputation. I want people to realise it is not always the most welcoming of places and to work at living up to their reputation. — Racially-Abused, Dundee.
Happy days on swings
In his letter, Roll Man claims the council had no alternative but to close down Dundee’s playparks due to increasing vandalism. Maybe if they hadn’t paid off all the parkies this would not have been necessary!
I’m old enough to remember happy days spent on the swings under the watchful eye of Eddie, our local parkie in Menzieshill. He was there to keep an eye on us and apply plasters to skint knees. He also locked up all the equipment at the end of the evening, so it was safe from vandals.
For the sake of a parkie’s wages, the playparks were left to the vandals and eventually many closed.
Another swipe at the quality of life for ordinary Dundonian families. — Dei Donum.
Class picture
Were you in a class that left St Clement’s Primary School, Dundee, in 1968? We are trying to find a class photograph, but the only memory we have is that a parent (Mr Rhynd?) possibly took one.
If Theresa still has a copy, or anyone else knows of a different one, please contact 07734 538578 or steve.cashley@btinternet.com — Steve Cashley.
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