The project
Paling Yards wind farm is a proposed wind farm in the NSW Central Tablelands. It is located approximately 30 kilometres north of Taralga and 60 kilometres south of Oberon and. To the west is Abercrombie River National Park and to the east is Mount Werong State Forest. The site was chosen due to its consistent and strong winds, good options for nearby connection to existing transmission infrastructure and the relative low density of existing dwellings.
The proposed project site covers an area of approximately 4,600 hectares, where the current land use is primarily agricultural activities including grazing of sheep and cattle.
Background
A previous development application was lodged in 2010 for the construction, operation and maintenance of up to 59 wind turbines and ancillary infrastructure, with an EIS submitted in 2014. The application was withdrawn in June 2020 following discussions with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, to allow for a revised application based on the latest wind turbine technology and current legislative requirements.
The new design includes a reduction in the number of wind turbines to a maximum of 47.
A refreshed application (Environment Impact Statement) featuring a reduction in the number of wind turbines is being prepared for submission to the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.
Current status
- From 10 October 2023 till 6 November 2023 for Public exhibition of wind farm.
- LiDAR survey was conducted in February 2024 for the O’Connell First World War Memorial Avenue.
- Ongoing engagement with the landholders and relevant authority.
- GPGA with the help of consultants is preparing a Response to the Submission and intends to submit it by the end of April 2024.
Layout
The project covers an area of approximately 4,600 ha, where the current land use is primarily agricultural activities including grazing of sheep and cattle.
3D simulation
GPG will develop a 3D simulation video of the wind farm
Commitments
Community engagement and benefit sharing
GPG strives to become a long-term neighbor and partner to communities in the vicinity of our projects. A Community Engagement and Benefit Sharing Plan will be associated with the project to deliver positive social outcomes to the local community. This plan will sponsor initiatives during the Construction and Operation phases of the project that will deliver benefits to the community.
Local economic development
As part of the commitments associated with the Paling Yards wind farm, the project will contribute to the local economic development during construction and operation phase by:
- creating new job opportunities and retaining existing jobs;
- giving priority, when possible, to local content by using local contractors, suppliers and manufacturers for the provision of a large share of the goods, equipment and services necessary for the project;
Relevant Documentation
Permitting
All the documentation associated to the Development Application and future Development Consent will be available at a later stage here to be consulted.
Endorsed Plans & Programs
All the endorsed plans and programs required during pre-construction will be available at a later stage here to be consulted.
Committee minutes
Community Consultative Committee will be established at a later stage.
Sustainability
News
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Community
Detailed information about the Community Engagement and Benefit Sharing Plan associated to the project during the Construction and Operation phases can be found here.
FaqsFind answers to your frequently asked questions about permitting, noise, shadow flicker, local employment and other questions here.