The Victorian government has approved an environment effects statement for the Warracknabeal Energy Park, a 219-turbine wind farm in the state's northwest. The project will generate 1.5 gigawatts of electricity and deliver about 12.5 per cent of Victoria's future energy needs.
A wind farm , touted as the biggest in the southern hemisphere , has received state environmental approvals from the Victorian government. The project, known as Warracknabeal Energy Park , covers 25,000 hectares and will generate 1.5 gigawatts of electricity when completed.
The project has been subject to intense debate in the local community, with advocacy groups strongly opposing the proposal. The decision marks a significant milestone for the project, even though there are still some approvals required, including from the Commonwealth under national environment laws. The project will top the Golden Plains wind farm as the biggest in the southern hemisphere and deliver about 12.5 per cent of Victoria's future energy needs.
The environmental effects process included technical studies, community consultation, and a public inquiry that received more than 90 submissions. The project proponent, WestWind Energy, raised concerns about worker accommodation, a tight labour market, and the management of local roads as trucks carried heavy wind turbines. Advocacy groups, such as Wimmera Mallee Environmental & Agricultural Protection Association (WMEAPA), strongly opposed the project at the inquiry.
The project aims to create almost 950 jobs during construction and ongoing local jobs once it is up and running. Victoria has set a target for renewable energy to provide 65 per cent of the state's electricity by 2030 and 95 per cent by 2035. The Warracknabeal Energy Park will deliver a massive boost to the state's renewable energy capacity
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