ENGIE has announced a significant milestone with the NSW Government’s Independent Planning Commission (IPC) granting approval for the Hills of Gold Wind Farm.
Situated near Nundle in northern NSW, the project will feature 62 turbines with a generating capacity of up to 372 megawatts (MW), enough to power approximately 163,000 homes.
Laura Caspari, Managing Director of Renewables at ENGIE Australia, praised the decision as a result of extensive collaboration among project teams, government bodies, local communities, and other stakeholders.
“ENGIE is looking forward to delivering the project and its many benefits to the local Nundle, Hanging Rock and Crawney communities”, Ms Caspari said.
The wind farm will harness strong wind resources and utilise existing transmission infrastructure.
According to ENGIE, the project has been carefully designed to integrate expert recommendations, community feedback, and extensive environmental assessments to ensure harmony with local grazing and biodiversity.
The $833 million investment will generate nearly 400 construction jobs and establish a community benefit fund for long-term support of the Nundle area and nearby regions.
Caspari highlighted the approval as a positive development for both the renewable energy sector and Australia’s climate change strategy.
Located about five kilometers south of Hanging Rock and eight kilometers southeast of Nundle, the Hills of Gold Wind Farm will also include a 100MW battery energy storage system and a 330 kilovolts transmission line connecting to the Wallabadah network.
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