Yathroo Wind Farm
Overview
The proposal is for the development of an onshore wind farm and involves the construction and operation of up to 65 wind turbines, generating up to 500 megawatts (MW). Associated infrastructure includes a battery energy storage system (BESS), electrical cabling, substation, transmission infrastructure, and other supporting and temporary infrastructure.
The Proposal is located on freehold agricultural land approximately 5 km south of Dandaragan, Western Australia. The Proposal will connect to Western Power’s existing transmission line.
The total proposed area of disturbance is 729.1 ha within a 15,618 ha development envelope (DE). The Proposal requires clearing of up to 10.28 ha of remnant native vegetation, 5.45 ha of isolated native trees and shrubs, 5.05 ha of planted native and exotic Eucalypts, and 2.27 ha of non-native plantations.
Why your views matter
At this initial stage of the EIA process, comment is simply sought on whether or not the EPA should assess a proposal and, if so, what level of assessment is considered appropriate.
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Areas
- All of Western Australia
Audiences
- Public
Interests
- Seven-day comment on referrals
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