Project

Preliminary Site Investigation 

site assessment is underway

A Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) assesses the project’s feasibility. This investigation involves studies and analyses to understand the suitability of the chosen site for wind energy production. The project considers environmental, technical, community and regulatory requirements.

Key components include:

• Wind Resource Assessment: determines the site’s wind characteristics to estimate energy production.

• Site topography and geography: assess the site’s physical characteristics, using Topographic Surveys and Geographical Information Systems. 

• Environmental Studes: analyse the wind farm’s potential environmental and community impacts using flora and fauna studies, noise and visual impact assessment and research into socio-economic impacts.

• Grid connection and infrastructure: determine the feasibility of connecting the wind farm to the electrical grid.

• Regulatory and permitting requirements: ensure compliance with local, regional, and national regulations, which includes permitting process and compliance review.

Project Location 

site assessment is underway

The proposed wind farm 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 map to the right shows the site location for the potential wind farm development.

The proposed site is within the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). There is an existing Essential Energy easement for transmission lines to the East of the site, towards the Newell Highway

The land is currently used for sheep / cattle grazing and grain growing.