Our projects
Wind turbines
Commercial operations
Maximum capacity
Annual output
PPA partners
75k
Homes powered
266k
Tonnes of emissions avoided
240
Direct jobs created
$21m
Regional investment
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"We had a lot of fun and we learnt lots about turbines. The turbines were huge and when the blades were spinning above us it made me relaxed. It was really cool when there was a blade on the ground to see what it looked like closer to us instead of it being up in the air."
Hargraves School Student
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
A community benefit fund has been established in the form of a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) with the Mid-western Regional and Bathurst Regional Council.
Crudine Ridge Wind Farm will contribute $4.8m over the life of the project. The funds will be split between the two councils according to the number of the turbines installed within each local government area.
The funds will be allocated by each council to enhance community projects and initiatives in accordance with their community plan.
VPA documents are provided below.
The Crudine Ridge community sponsorship program provides funds or in-kind support to community organisations and events in the Mid-Western Shire and Bathurst Regional Council areas.
The program supports initiatives that strengthen our local community, through programs that make a positive and lasting contribution
Priority areas for the program include:
• Education and training initiatives
• Community development programs
• Health and wellbeing
• Environmental initiatives
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 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.
If you would like to get in touch with your local CCC member,
please contact the Independent Chairperson:
David Johnson:
johnson08@iinet.net.au
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App 04 Greenhouse Gas Savings Tool
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App 06 Stakeholder Responses Part B
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App 12 Ecological Assessment - A
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App 12 Ecological Assessment - B
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App 12 Ecological Assessment - C
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App 17 Guidelines for Landing Areas
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App 19 Communications Responses
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App 20 Bush Fire Risk Assessment
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App 23 Department of Lands Response
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Landscape Visual Impact Assessment A
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Landscape Visual Impact Assessment B
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State Significant Development MOD 3
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Environmental Management Strategy
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Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement
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EPBC Annual Compliance Report 2025
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EPBC Annual Compliance Report 2024
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EPBC Annual Compliance Report 2023
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EPBC Annual Compliance Report 2022
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EPBC Annual Compliance Report 2021
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EPBC Annual Compliance Report 2020
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Independent Environmental Audit 2025
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Independent Environmental Audit 2022
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Independent Environmental Audit 2020
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Independent Environmental Audit 2019
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BBAMP Monitoring Report Year One
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BBAMP Monitoring Report Year Two
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BBAMP Monitoring Report Year Three
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Operational Noise Compliance Testing
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APR Vegetation Clearing Report
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