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King Rocks Wind Farm

Project
Proponent: 
Synergy Renewable Energy Developments Pty Ltd (SynergyRED)
Proposal description: 

Synergy Renewable Energy Developments Pty Ltd proposes to develop a wind farm approximately 35 kilometres north-east of Hyden townsite in the Western Australian Wheatbelt.

The proposal consists of up to 30 wind turbines generating up to 150 MW, electrical substations and switchyards. The turbines will be installed on towers up to 150 m tall with blades up to 90 m long for a total height of up to 240 m. All turbines are proposed to be located at least 100 m from remnant vegetation.

The proposal includes several ancillary features, including associated electricity transformers, underground cabling, access roads, crane hardstands, a substation compound, site office and workshop, and communication masts, connection to the Western Power network via the 132 kV Kondinin to Bounty line, and wind monitoring masts.

The proposal has a development envelope of 3,121 ha, located on predominantly cleared freehold land used for farming and adjacent road reserves. Clearing of no more than 4 ha of native vegetation is proposed.

Region: 
Wheatbelt
Referred under EP Act: 
s38
Industry sector: 
Power generation
Last updated: 
August 22, 2022
Current Status: 
Decision on whether to assess has been published
Decision on whether to assess has been published
1. Referral
Comment on this referral: 
King Rocks Wind Farm
Comment period: 
Monday, 1 August, 2022 to Sunday, 7 August, 2022
Referral documentation: 
PDF icon Referral form
PDF icon King Rocks Wind Farm - Environmental Review Document (360 Environmental 2022).pdf
PDF icon Attachment A - Proposal Content Document - King Rocks Wind Farm.pdf
PDF icon CMS18239 - Attachment B - Flor~g Rocks Wind Farm - SynergyRED.PDF
PDF icon CMS18239 - Attachment C - Biod~g Rocks Wind Farm - SynergyRED.PDF
PDF icon CMS18239 - Attachment D - Abor~g Rocks Wind Farm - SynergyRED.PDF
PDF icon CMS18239 - Attachment E - Nois~g Rocks Wind Farm - SynergyRED.PDF
PDF icon CMS18239 - Attachment F - Euro~g Rocks Wind Farm - SynergyRED.PDF
PDF icon CMS18239 - Attachment G - Visu~g Rocks Wind Farm - SynergyRED.PDF
PDF icon CMS18239 - Attachment H - Elec~g Rocks Wind Farm - SynergyRED.PDF
2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal
Chair's Determination: 
Referral examined, preliminary investigations and inquiries conducted. Proposal not to be assessed under Part IV of the EP Act. No advice given (Appealable)
Extract of determination: 
PDF icon King Rocks Wind Farm
Date published: 
Monday, 22 August, 2022

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/king-rocks-wind-farm