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Jasmine Jones, the mayor of Yas Valley, is unequivocal in her opposition. She warns of an impending “turbine tsunami”—a wave of over 500 turbine projects aiming to settle in the region, not just the initial 90 proposed by Wind Prospect. Jones underscores that the valley is already burdened by six state-significant projects, and these new developments threaten to overwhelm the area’s ecology and social fabric. “Regional Australia deserves respect,” she asserts. The region's residents have already done a great deal of “heavy lifting,” managing drought, supporting local industries, and maintaining community cohesion despite mounting pressures.