Project Updates

We welcome the Planning Minister’s decision to refer our project to an Independent Planning Commission hearing.

The Response to Request for Information has now been lodged with DPHI. This is a response to requests for information by DPHI in relation to construction workforce accommodation, public road upgrades, soil erosion and visual impact. In addition, we prepared further revisions to the Biodiversity Development Assessment Report and the Traffic Impact Assessment to provide updated technical

WinterbourneWind’s Amendment Report was recently publicly exhibited. The report laid out the improvements to the proposed wind farm since the original EIS, based on further design and assessment and after engagement with the community, landholders and Councils to harness local knowledge.

The Submissions Report and Amendment Report have now been lodged with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). The Reports are available on the Major Projects portal. Hard copies of the reports are also available to read at the local Walcha and Uralla libraries. The Submissions Report considered all feedback received during exhibition of

The Winterbourne Wind Farm Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) has now been signed by Walcha Council, Uralla Shire Council, and WinterbourneWind Pty Ltd. This is a great outcome for the project and the Walcha and Uralla communities. Under the VPA, WinterbourneWind will provide money annually to a Community Benefit Fund (CBF), and each Council will manage

It was great to be back at the Walcha Show this year. Our team attended the Walcha Show on 10 and 11 March, where we hosted an information booth to inform visitors about our wind farm project and answer questions.  We were also pleased to once again sponsor the wood chopping competition and the cattle

We have lodged a development application for the proposed Winterbourne Wind Farm project with the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE). The application and the accompanying Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) are on public exhibition until Thursday 15 December 2022.  The EIS can be viewed on the NSW planning portal or on the Winterbourne Wind Farm website. We

A Scoping Report for the Winterbourne Wind Farm has been lodged with the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. The report provides a project description and identifies the scale and type of potential impacts. The Department will now review the report and will seek advice from local Council and other government agencies about what should

WinterbourneWind joined the Walcha Community to enjoy two spectacular days at the Walcha Show this past weekend.  We were a proud sponsor of the Wood Chop Competition, and were amazed at the strength, speed and skill of the competitors.  We are grateful to the Walcha Show Society for the opportunity to join the community for