Squadron Energy wants to hear from the local community about the proposed Moreton Hill Wind Farm, with the project’s Environment Report now on public exhibition through the Engage Victoria platform.
Located on Wadawurrung Country, around 35 kilometres south-west of Ballarat, the proposed wind farm would include up to 62 turbines and generate enough renewable energy to power around 260,000 homes each year. The project is also expected to prevent almost 350,000 tonnes of emissions annually.
The Environment Report examines the project’s potential impacts and forms part of the assessment process under both Victorian and Commonwealth environmental legislation.
Squadron Energy Senior Project Manager Laura Jeffrey said community feedback would play an important role in informing the next stage of the assessment process.
“We encourage everyone with an interest in the project to review the Environment Report and share their feedback through the public exhibition process,” Ms Jeffrey said.
“We are committed to working closely with landholders, neighbours and the broader community as we develop the project.”
More than 30 community members from Linton and surrounding areas have already contributed ideas on how the project could make a positive difference for locals through a community benefit workshop held in March.
A further workshop is planned for the Skipton area to hear more local ideas for community investment.
Following the exhibition period, submissions will be provided to Squadron Energy to help finalise the Environment Report, including responses to issues raised by the community.
Community members can view the Environment Report and make a submission at Engage Victoria.
Submissions close on 7 August 2026.
For more information about the proposed project, visit moretonhillwindfarm.com.au or contact Squadron Energy on 1300 119 463 or info@squadronenergy.com