Our projects
Wind turbines
Maximum capacity
Status
PPA partners
220k+
Homes powered
560k
Tonnes of emissions avoided
262
Direct jobs created
$41m
Regional investment
Step 1
Project identification and site selection
Identification and site selection is based on an analysis of opportunities and constraints including (but not limited to): distance to the electricity grid, wind resource and population density of the surrounding community. Our team then undertake a number of site visits and consultation with landowners in the area.
Project identification and site selection
Step 2
Project feasibility and community engagement
Site-specific investigations are undertaken to assess the impacts and opportunities of the project and feedback is sought from the local community.
Project feasibility and community engagement
Step 3
Development Application and Environmental Impact Statement
A Development Application is made and an EIS prepared which involves a wide range of studies to address stakeholder feedback received to date and to consider the potential environmental and social impacts of the project.
Development Application and Environmental Impact Statement
Step 4
Public exhibition and submissions report
The EIS is placed on public exhibition through the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. Interested members of the public are invited to have their say during the exhibition period by way of formal submissions. A Submissions Report is then prepared, which aims to respond to the submissions received.
Public exhibition and submissions report
Step 5
Assessment and development consent
The project documents are assessed by the relevant government authorities. If determined, Development Consent is granted alongside a range of conditions specific to the project.
Assessment and development consent
Step 6
Post approval, contracting and financing
A lead contractor(s) to build the project is appointed and all pre-construction approvals and consents are finalised. During this phase, the lead contractor(s) is provided with a list of local businesses that have registered their interest and capabilities through the project website.
Post approval, contracting and financing
Step 7
Procurement
During this phase our lead contractor(s) seek tenders and engage contractors and suppliers to undertake the scope of the works. Orders are then placed for major components such as the wind turbines.
Procurement
Step 8
Early works and design
Initial site activities commence, such as minor clearing and provision of access roads along with establishing a site construction compound. Off-site detailed design works commences in parallel.
Early works and design
Step 9
Major civil works
During this phase of the construction the bulk of the civil works takes place. This includes the construction of new internal access roads, excavation and construction of the turbine foundations, installation of the internal electrical reticulation system, construction of the high voltage substation and main transmission line network.
Major civil works
Step 10
Wind turbine erection
This is where the visual aspect of the wind farm starts to emerge, with large cranes lifting the tower sections, nacelle, hub and blades into place.
Wind turbine erection
Step 11
Commissioning
In order to export power to the grid, each turbine is required to undergo several performance tests. It is during this stage that you will start to see turbines spinning and ultimately the whole of the wind farm complete.
Commissioning
Step 12
Operations
The project is operating in accordance with relevant approval conditions and management plans. Compliance with conditions of approval and management plans is monitored as required throughout the life of the project.
Operations
Step 13
Decommissioning
The design life of the wind turbines will be at least 30 years. At the end of their useful life, the wind turbines and electrical equipment will be either replaced and the wind farm repowered, or the project will be decommissioned, and the site returned to its original use at the expense of the project.
Decommissioning
We are compiling a register of local accommodation opportunities that are available, or will become available, during the development, construction and operation of the wind farm.
Accommodation could be used for short-term stays, for example when environmental studies are being carried out by consultants during development, and for longer-term stays such as during construction.
Uungula Wind Farm is expected to support up to 250 jobs during construction, as well as 12 ongoing jobs during operations.
The purpose of a community consultative committee (CCC) is to provide a forum for open discussion.
It is a space for us to speak with representatives from the community, the council and other stakeholders about specific matters relating to the wind project.
The CCC follows the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s Community Consultative Committee Guidelines for State Significant Projects. Meeting minutes are provided below.
Uungula’s CCC was re-established in 2018. If you would like to get in touch with your local CCC member, please contact the Independent Chairperson:
Mr Garry West
garrybwest@bigpond.com.
Modification 3 Report (July 2025)
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Modification 2 Report (October 2022)
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Modification 1 Report (March 2022)
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Additional Information 22-01-2021
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Additional Information 15-03-2021
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Additional Information 23-04-2021
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Additional Information 6-05-2021
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EPBC Annual Compliance Report 2022
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EPBC Annual Compliance Report 2023
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EPBC Annual Compliance Report 2024
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EPBC Annual Compliance Report 2025
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Meeting 22 - 22 May 2025 - Minutes
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Meeting 18 - 23 May 2024 - Minutes
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Meeting 13 - 16 July 2021 - Minutes
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Meeting 12 - 3 March 2021 - Minutes
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Meeting 9 - 6 May 2020 - Minutes
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Meeting 7 - 4 October 2019 - Minutes
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Meeting 6 - 10 May 2019 - Minutes
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Meeting 2 - 17 June 2013 - Minutes
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May 2024 - Community Newsletter
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October 2024 - Community Newsletter
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December 2024 - Community Newsletter
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November 2025 - Community Newsletter
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