Ruby Hills Wind

Location: 10 km West of Walcha

Developer: Walcha Energy Projects by MirusWind and Energy Estate

3turbines
140No. of Wind Turbines
wind-energy
800MWWind Turbine Capacity

Project Progress

  • September 2020 Stage 1: Investigation
  • Wind and Fauna Monitoring (continuous as the project progresses)
  • 2020-2026 Stage 2: Design and Approval
    • Government Submissions
    • Government Approvals
    • Environmental Studies
    • Public Exhibitions
  • Expected Mid of 2023 WE ARE HERE ⇒ Submission of Ruby Hills Wind Scoping Report to the NSW State Government
  • Early Stage of 2026-2028  Stage 2
    • Business Sessions
    • Find Local Contractors
  • Late Stage of 2026-2028 Stage 3: Construction
    • Financing
    • Prepare for Construction
  • Stage 3

    • Construction
    • Grid Connection
    • Operation

Stage 1: Investigation

Wind and Fauna Monitoring (continuous as the project progresses)

September 2020

Stage 2: Design and Approval

  • Government Submissions
  • Expected mid of 2023  WE ARE HERE Submission of Ruby Hills Wind Scoping Report to the NSW State Government 
  • Government Approvals
  • Environmental Studies
  • Public Exhibition
  • Early Stage of 2026-2028  Business Sessions
  • Find Local Contractors
2022-2026

Stage 3: Construction

  • Financing
  • Prepare for Construction
Late Stage of 2026-2028

Stage 3

  • Construction
  • Grid Connection
  • Operation
2028-2030

*Information available as of April 2, 2023

Note: The project timeline has not shown any decommissioning plan.