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Broome Future Energy System

Project
Proponent: 
Regional Power Corporation T/A Horizon Power
Proposal description: 

Horizon Power proposes to construct and operate the Broome Future Energy System (FES) for energy supply to the town of Broome within the Kimberley region of Western Australia. 

The proposal comprises ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system up to 90 megawatts (MW), battery energy storage systems (BESS) and a network connection route. The solar PV and BESS will be installed at a site approximately 10 km north of Broome. A network connection route will connect the solar PV and BESS to the existing substation on Fredrick Street in Broome. The network connection will either be an overhead or underground electrical distribution or transmission line and will be up to 16 km long.

The proposal would include a total disturbance of up to 265.1 hectares (ha) of vegetation within a 271.3 ha development envelope

Region: 
Kimberley
Referred under EP Act: 
s38
Industry sector: 
Power generation
Last updated: 
June 3, 2025
Current Status: 
Decision on whether to assess has been published
Decision on whether to assess has been published
1. Referral
Comment on this referral: 
Broome Future Energy System
Comment period: 
Thursday, 8 May, 2025 to Wednesday, 14 May, 2025
Referral documentation: 
PDF icon Referral form
PDF icon Broome Future Energy System - Referral Supporting Document.pdf
PDF icon Broome Future Energy System - Proposal Content Document.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. Advice given (Not appealable)
Extract of determination: 
PDF icon Broome Future Energy System
Preliminary Environmental Factors: 
Social Surroundings
Flora and Vegetation
Terrestrial Fauna
Inland Waters
Date published: 
Tuesday, 3 June, 2025

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/broome-future-energy-system