The proposed project site is located approximately 12km southwest of Wallerawang near the Great Western Highway in the Lithgow City Council Local Government Area.
We expect the operational life of the Mount Lambie Wind Farm once completed to be 30+ years, depending on the nature of wind turbine generator technology and energy market demands.
We estimate the project will be up to 200 MW with up to 20 turbines.
As a signatory to the Clean Energy Council’s Best Practice Charter, Alinta Energy is committed to working respectfully with wind farm communities during wind farm development, construction, operation, and end of life decommissioning, and takes community concerns regarding decommissioning seriously.
Decommissioning is something that must be factored into every wind farm.
A wind farm is expected to have an operational life of at least 30 years. After this time, the site will either be restored to its previous land use, or the equipment will be upgraded and the wind farm’s operational life extended.
Each project will be different. We will work closely with landowners, technical experts, and stakeholders to determine how and when a project is decommissioned.
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To find out more about the project or provide feedback, please get in touch via powertoyou@alintaenergy.com.au or 0497 928 036.
Alinta Energy are committed to benefit sharing expectations, aligned with the NSW Government's Benefit Sharing Guideline.
We will also investigate ways to share benefits during the construction and development phases. We’ll consult with the community on the creation of a benefit-sharing program based on local needs.
Our existing Yandin Wind Farm, a RATCH-Australia and Alinta Energy investment managed by Alinta Energy in Western Australia, has funded $319,000 locally since 2019. Projects have included:
Yes. Wind farm projects generate economic benefits in the community and wider region during construction and throughout the life of their operation. Common benefits are a demand for local goods, services and accommodation.
The project will need a variety of local contractors to support the construction and operations. If you want to express an interest for your business, please get in contact powertoyou@alintaenergy.com.au or 0497 928 036.
We’ll complete a detailed Social Impact Assessment to inform the Environmental Impact Statement in alignment with the project. We will seek community inputs into the Social Impact Assessment as part of our engagement efforts.
As the project progresses, we’ll set up communication and engagement channels including information sessions and newsletters. And you’re welcome to call or email at any time.
We’re in the process of speaking with close-by neighbours, but if you live close to the project area and would like to find out more, please contact us via powertoyou@alintaenergy.com.au or 0497 928 036.
We expect to offer a neighbour program, whereby eligible near neighbours to the proposed site will be offered the opportunity to share in the financial benefits of the project. We anticipate these benefits will be available during both the construction phase and the operational life of the wind farm, anticipated to be 30+ years. Participation is voluntary.
We will provide more details as they become available.
In New South Wales, wind farms go through a formal planning and environmental approval process, intended to ensure they are planned and developed in a way that is environmentally and socially responsible.
Large wind farms such as the proposed Mount Lambie project are usually classed as State significant developments, meaning the NSW government oversees their approval. We start by submitting a scoping report, which helps determine what environmental studies are needed. We’ll then prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which looks at effects on wildlife, noise, traffic, heritage, and visual impact, as well as potential social impacts.
Community consultation is essential. We’ll engage with local communities, neighbours, and First Nations groups to understand concerns and gather feedback. The public can also comment on the EIS before a final decision is made as to whether or not the project is approved and, if approved, the conditions that must be complied with during the construction, operation and decommissioning of the project.
If approved, the project must follow these conditions and will be regularly monitored against environmental standards. This process helps balance clean energy goals with protecting nature and supporting communities.
Commonwealth approval requirements may apply to the project, for example, where there is likely to be a significant impact on Matters of National Environmental Significance.
Each project is different and will have different environmental considerations. A range of environmental studies are undertaken by independent experts to identify possible impacts. We use these studies to inform decisions about how to best design and construct the project.
Studies typically undertaken for a wind farm project include:
Acknowledgement of Country
Mount Lambie Wind Farm acknowledges the Wiradjuri People of the land on which we propose this project. We acknowledge their continuing connections to Country and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
