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Yathroo Wind Farm

Project
Proponent: 
Neoen Australia Pty Ltd
Proposal description: 

The proposal is for the development of an onshore wind farm and involves the construction and operation of up to 65 wind turbines, generating up to 500 megawatts (MW). Associated infrastructure includes a battery energy storage system (BESS), electrical cabling, substation, transmission infrastructure, and other supporting and temporary infrastructure.  

The Proposal is located on freehold agricultural land approximately 5 km south of Dandaragan, Western Australia. The Proposal will connect to Western Power’s existing transmission line.  

The total proposed area of disturbance is 729.1 ha within a 15,618 ha development envelope (DE). The Proposal requires clearing of up to 10.28 ha of remnant native vegetation, 5.45 ha of isolated native trees and shrubs, 5.05 ha of planted native and exotic Eucalypts, and 2.27 ha of non-native plantations.

Region: 
Wheatbelt
Referred under EP Act: 
s38
Industry sector: 
Power generation
Last updated: 
January 19, 2026
Current Status: 
Decision on whether to assess has been published
Decision on whether to assess has been published
1. Referral
Comment on this referral: 
Yathroo Wind Farm
Comment period: 
Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 to Monday, 19 January, 2026
Referral documentation: 
PDF icon 1. Yathroo WF - Referral Form.pdf
PDF icon 2. Yathroo WF - Proposal Content Document.pdf
PDF icon 3. Yathroo WF - Referral Supporting Document_REDACTED_V2.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX A PRELIMINARY DECOMMISSIONING AND REHABILITATION MANAGEMENT PLAN.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX B COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX C DETAILED AND TARGETED FLORA AND VEGETATION ASSESSMENT_REDACTED_.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX D PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX E VERTEBRATE FAUNA SURVEY REPORT_REDACTED.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX F BIRD AND BAT UTILISATION SUMMARY REPORT_REDACTED.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX G FLOOD MODELLING REPORT_Part1.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX G FLOOD MODELLING REPORT_Part2.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX G FLOOD MODELLING REPORT_Part3.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX G FLOOD MODELLING REPORT_Part4.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX H TARGETED FAUNA HABITAT ASSESSMENT_REDACTED.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX I PRELIMINARY BIRD AND BAT MANAGEMENT PLAN_REDACTED.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX J HERITAGE DUE DILIGENCE ASSESSMENT.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX K LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT_Part A.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX K LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT_Part B.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX K LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT_Part C.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX K LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT_Part D.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX L NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX M ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ASSESSMENT.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX N SHADOW FLICKER AND BLADE GLINT ASSESSMENT.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX O ASSESSMENT OF MATTERS OF NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE_REDACTED.pdf
PDF icon APPENDIX P H1 HYDROGEOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT.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 Yathroo Wind Farm
Preliminary Environmental Factors: 
Social Surroundings
Flora and Vegetation
Terrestrial Fauna
Date published: 
Tuesday, 3 February, 2026

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