Watta Wella Renewable Energy Project
A new renewable energy project in Australia
June 2023
Joel Joel Public Hall, 214 Joel Joel Road
Friday 14 July – 2pm – 6pm
Saturday 15 July – 10am – 2pm
Following the outcome of the Environmental Effects Statement (EES) Referral and the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) Referral in August 2022, the Project team have been conducting further studies to prepare the Planning Permit Application and Environment Report for submission to the relevant Government Departments in late 2023.
As part of this work, various meetings have been held with landholders, project neighbours, local government bodies and conservation organisations. As a result, a number of turbines have been moved to avoid impacts to threatened species and native vegetation.
Please see updated project information sheet and map which shows the new project layout.
December 2022
- Biodiversity impacts (birds and bats, native vegetation and waterways)
- Mitigation of biodiversity impacts
- Collative effects from existing wind farms in the region
The Environmental Report needs to be accepted by the Minister before a planning permit application can be made.
Following the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Referral, also lodged in August, the Minister determined that the Watta Wella Renewable Energy Project will require formal assessment and approval under the EPBC Act. The decision is based on the presence and potential impact on listed threatened species and communities or migratory species within the project area.
The EPBC act approval is required before a planning permit can be made.
Work is now underway to conduct further studies required to complete the Environmental Report before submitting a planning application in mid-2023.
August 2022
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC referral) was lodged in August 2022 and can be viewed here.
May 2022
August 2021
RES is currently assessing the feasibility of the Watta Wella Renewable Energy Project, and is undertaking environmental studies. As part of this, RES is seeking feedback on the Project from key stakeholders and local community members. Please get in contact if you would like to receive further information on the project and/or would like to make a time to meet with members of the project teams.
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