Watta Wella Renewable Energy

The proposed Project location is approximately 16 kilometres north east of Stawell in north-west Victoria. The combined site is approximately 5,200 hectares of farm land predominately used for cropping and sheep grazing. The majority of land will form part of the wind farm project. Approximately 12 hectares will make up the battery energy storage facility.

Why is the project located where it is?

This site has been selected as it is ideal for a renewable energy development for the following reasons:

• Close proximity to the Bulgana Substation, which is being upgraded as part of the Western Renewables Link (WRL) transmission project.
• Excellent transport access with minimal impact to local roads and easy access to major roads.
• Gently undulating terrain which reduces the need for extensive civil ground preparations.
• Generous distance buffering (1.5km+) of wind turbines to the nearest non-involved dwellings.
• The Project site has historically been heavily cleared for agricultural purposes, making it easier to reduce environmental impacts and avoid unnecessary impacts.
• Complementary use of land with minimal impact on existing farming practices.
• Significant wind resource, evident by the number of nearby operational wind farms.