MILPULLING WIND FARM
Project Overview
Goldwind Australia is exploring the feasibility for a wind farm development in the Gilgandra, Kickabil and Balladoran regions, near the local waterway of Milpulling Creek.
This project could generate the equivalent amount of electricity to power over 740,000 average NSW homes. The project would provide economic and community benefits to the surrounding region.
PROJECT LOCATION
GILGANDRA SHIRE COUNCIL
The Project would be located 40km North-West of Dubbo, 25 km South-West of Gilgandra and 45km North-East of Narromine, in the Gilgandra Shire Council.
The project would co-exist with the current agricultural practices on the land, allowing cattle, sheep grazing and cropping to continue in the area.
Benefits
Environmental Benefits
Generation of clean, renewable energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Economic Benefits
Direct economic benefits to NSW, such as increased regional and state employment and revenue generation.
Community Benefits
Undertake active community consultation to understand how the community can benefit.
local wind resource
The Windmill Walk
For a wander to enjoy the serenity of Gilgandra, head to the Windmill Walk by the banks of the Castlereagh River.
The walk takes people from the Gilgandra Central Business District to the Coo-ee Heritage and Information Centre. The two kilometre, in one direction, walk shows native fauna and flora as well as a number of windmills that once operated within Gilgandra.
These windmills are decorated with artworks by local disability services, expressing the colour in appreciating how wind has played a role in the town’s history.
Goldwind Australia is excited to be part of the town’s proud connection with the natural wind resource, playing a part in the next chapter of Gilgandra’s story.
DEVELOPMENT
Our Approach
Goldwind develops comprehensive solutions for clean energy.
Considering environmental protection and sustainable development as prerequisites, we give strength to promote the development of various energy resources in an orderly manner. This approach aims for efficient development for Australia’s growing green energy needs.
STAGES
COMPLETE
Stage 1
Announcement
Project announced to community, government and industry
CURRENT STAGE
Stage 2
Scoping Report
Consultation and preliminary technical analysis undertaken
PENDING
Stage 3
SEARs Issued
Specifies what issues need to be addressed for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
PENDING
Stage 4
EIS preparation
Technical studies and local consultation to inform the proposed design
PENDING
Stage 5
EIS Submission
EIS finalised and submitted to the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE)
PENDING
Stage 6
EIS notification
EIS on public exhibition for 28 days for community and agency comment
PENDING
Stage 7
Response to submission
Address comments about proposal in a ‘Response to Submissions’ report
PENDING
Stage 8
EIS consideration
EIS is considered by DPE and a recommendation is provided
PENDING
Stage 9
Determination
By the Minister for Planning or the independent Planning Commission
PENDING
Stage 10
Project Approval
De-risk other project tasks to support final investment decision.
STAGES
Stage 1 - Project Announcement
Initial studies for the proposal to the NSW Government Assessment. This includes a Scoping Report with community consultation and preliminary technical studies.
Stage 2 - PLANNING ASSESSEMENT
SEARs (Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements) is issued by the NSW DPHI (Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure). The subsequent EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) studies and detailed technical studies are completed, to be consolidated for submission to the NSW Government.
Stage 3 - EIS Public Exhibition Period
EIS on public exhibition for 28 days to accept comments on the project proposal. This period subsequently results in Goldwind Australia’s response to the submissions received.
Stage 4 - EIS Consideration
The EIS and public submissions are assessed by NSW DPHI. Other NSW Government agencies may be included in the assessment process, including the NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, if required.
GOLDWIND
AUSTRALIA
Goldwind is a global leader in manufacturing and installing wind turbines across six continents. The company has over 20 years’ experience in developing wind turbines, with over 29,000 turbines installed worldwide totalling over 45 GW of generation.
Goldwind Australia was established in 2009 with offices in Sydney and Melbourne and has over 1.8 GW of wind and solar farm projects operating or in development across the country.
Goldwind Australia is a signatory to the CEC Best Practice Charter for Renewable Energy Projects.