Wilan Wind Farm will deliver up to 74 wind turbines, capable of producing up to 533 MW which is the equivalent of providing energy up to 315,000 homes.
The project is also being designed to potentially include a battery energy storage system (BESS) to store the electricity until it is required by the grid.
Create up to 400 jobs during the peak of construction and approximately 12 ongoing jobs during the operational life of the project.
A Community Benefit Fund program designed by the community, for the community.
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The Virtual Engagement Room for the Wilan Wind Farm is now live. Your voice matters, and we've created this space to facilitate your understanding of the project and enable you to have your say. Navigate through our informative boards, review planning documents, engage with our project experts and explore our project map to discover the positive contributions of Wilan Wind Farm to your community.
In November 2022, Wilan Wind Farm prepared and submitted a scoping report to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE). The report was then placed on public exhibition. It included details of the Wilan Wind Farm, site studies, and engagement to date.
At the end of the public exhibition period on 23 December 2022, DPE issued the Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs), which enabled the project to proceed to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIS) stage. The approval included DPE’s requirements for technical studies and community consultation to be conducted as project development continues. For more details, visit the NSW Planning Portal.
Wilan Wind Farm is now working on Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) assessment in order to apply for approvals. This means native birds and bats and other important flora and fauna in the area have been assessed by the federal government’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. A specialist assessment team from Canberra visited the site to explore key project characteristics in April 2023. A further visit by the Biodiversity Conservation team from the NSW Government was completed in November 2023. Kilara will continue to conduct important environmental studies during the EIS phase of work.
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The Wilan Wind Farm is located in the NSW Riverina, having boundaries approximately 25km east of Balranald, 40km north of Moulamein and 80km west of Hay.
Kilara Energy aims to engage the community widely, address concerns in a timely manner, and where practicable incorporate community input to deliver improved outcomes and lasting benefits.
