WinterbourneWind is currently planning for up to 126 wind turbines, each to a blade tip height of 250metres. There will also be 3 substations, 1 switchyard and 58km of overhead transmission line to connect to the grid (near Uralla).
126Wind Turbines
250Metres High
3Substations
1Switchyard
58kmOverhead lines
However, this is just one of the many projects proposed for the Walcha local government area.
The Winterbourne Wind Project Timeline
Stage 1-Site Identification
Site Identification- 2009
Project Acquisition-2019
Stage 2-Design and Approval
Scoping Report- June 2020
SEARs-September 2022
Environment Assessment- Late 2022
WE ARE HERE EIS- January 2023
Response to EIS
Development Approval-Late 2023
Grid Connection Late 2023
Stage 3-Construction Mid 2024
Stage 1-Site Identification
Site Identification- 2009
Project Acquisition-2019
2009-2019
Stage 2-Design and Approval
Scoping Report- June 2020
SEARs-September 2022
Environment Assessment- Late 2022
WE ARE HERE EIS- January 2023
Response to EIS
Development Approval-Late 2023
2020-2023
Grid Connection
Late 2023
Stage 3-Construction
Mid 2024
Note: No decommissioning plan stated on the project’s timeline.