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).

3turbines
126Wind Turbines
houseturbines
250Metres High
powerstation
3Substations
switchyard
1Switchyard
power
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.