The development application and environmental impact statement (EIS) was submitted in November 2023 and placed on public exhibition from 16 November until 20 December 2023. Thank you to everyone who attended the EIS information session in Mudgee at the end of last year and who took the time to read the EIS documents and make a submission.

Several issues were raised in submissions including visual impact, biodiversity, and impacts on Aboriginal and cultural heritage. Ark Energy has now completed and uploaded its Submissions Report and updated technical assessments including for landscape and visual impact, noise and a revised biodiversity assessment report.

Ark Energy has also submitted an Amendment Report outlining key updates made to the proposal to reduce potential impacts including:

• Removal of the northern 330 kV powerline option.
• Realignment of the southern 330 kV powerline route to avoid proposed Phoenix Pumped-Hydro infrastructure.
• Minor realignment of sections of proposed access tracks to reduce impacts on Box Gum Woodland.
• Addition of an alternate site access route through Cudgegong River Holiday Park, next to Lake Burrendong.

The Submissions Report and Amendment Report are due to be available from the Burrendong Wind Farm page in the NSW Major Projects Portal by the end of 2024.

After receiving more than 50 unique submissions during public exhibition, the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure will complete its assessment and recommendation, and refer the application to the NSW Independent Planning Commission for determination. Final approval under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) will also be required from the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water.

Thank you to all those who have engaged with us on this project to date.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable festive season and look forward to updating you again in 2025.

Download the Burrendong Wind Farm Update - December 2024