The Bendenine Wind Farm will undergo the NSW State Significant Development (SSD) approval process, managed by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). This process includes comprehensive investigations to identify, avoid or minimise any potential impacts on the environment, community and surrounding area.
Step 1
Prepare Scoping Report – This report will outline the key aspects of the project and identify matters requiring further assessment in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The Scoping Report will be submitted to DPHI.
Step 2
Issuance of SEARs – DPHI will issue Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs), setting out the necessary studies and investigations for the EIS.
Step 3
Wind Prospect will commission a broad range of environmental, social and cultural investigations to be completed by technical specialists in accordance with the newly updated NSW Wind Farm Guidelines. These will inform the preparation of the EIS.
Step 4
Public Exhibition of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) – The EIS will be exhibited publicly, allowing for feedback from the community and relevant government agencies.
Step 5
Government Review and Final Determination – Once the public exhibition period is complete, the relevant government bodies will review the submissions and make a final determination on the project.
In addition to the NSW approvals process, the Binalong Wind Farm will require assessment under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
Throughout each step of this process, community engagement remains a priority. Wind Prospect is committed to keeping the local community informed and involved at every stage of the project’s development.
