Over the past year further ecology surveys have been completed, environmental assessments and a preliminary design for on-site temporary construction workforce accommodation have been completed, and the biodiversity assessment report and technical assessments for visual impact and noise have been updated.

The Submissions Report and Amendment Report have both been updated to reflect findings from the additional work done and will be re-lodged with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). After they have been accepted by the DPHI they will be uploaded to the project's page in the NSW Major Projects Portal.

The project team has been engaging with Mid-Western Regional Council and landowners to finalise arrangements for proposed public road upgrades. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with Mid-Western Regional Council for realignments and upgrades to Twelve Mile, Burrendong Dam and Yarrabin Roads. Strategic designs have also been prepared for an upgrade of the intersection onto Twelve Mile Road at Goolma, which is part of the planned transport route.

After the updated Submissions Report and Amendment Report have been accepted and published by DPHI, it is expected that DPHI will complete its assessment and refer the proposal to the NSW Independent Planning Commission for determination. The project has also been determined a controlled action under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, so will require final approval from the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water.

Ark Energy is a signatory to the Clean Energy Council's (CEC) Best Practice Charter for Renewable Energy Projects and in November 2025 the CEC published annual signatory reports, showcasing the work being done around Australia by renewable energy companies to deliver on their Charter commitments. Read more here.

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