by westwind | Sep 18, 2025 | Development & Cultural Heritage, FAQs
The responsibility for the decision-making process for wind farms – including approvals – is held by state and federal government in most states including NSW, Victoria and Queensland. While councils do not play a direct role in assessing or approving wind...
by Nicole | Oct 22, 2024 | Development & Cultural Heritage, FAQs
Across all states, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) applies if wind farms impact matters of national significance, such as endangered species or threatened flora.
by Nicole | Oct 22, 2024 | Development & Cultural Heritage, FAQs
Wind farms in Australia must undergo detailed environmental impact assessments before they can be approved. These assessments consider potential effects on people, wildlife and their habitat, native vegetation, noise levels and landscape values. In Victoria, larger...
by Nicole | Oct 22, 2024 | Development & Cultural Heritage, FAQs
Victoria: Wind farms need a planning permit under the Planning and Environment Act 1987. NSW: Projects are assessed under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, with large projects classified as State Significant Developments (SSD), requiring...
by Nicole | Oct 22, 2024 | Development & Cultural Heritage, FAQs
We are committed to working closely with the Traditional Owners of the land on which our projects are located. We aim to partner with Traditional Owners to ensure their knowledge and perspectives are integrated into our project planning, and their cultural heritage...
by Chris Walker | Oct 21, 2024 | Development & Cultural Heritage, FAQs
Throughout the planning process we undertake detailed cultural heritage assessments with independent consultants. We use this information to make necessary changes or accommodations to the wind farm layout and design to protect cultural heritage where...
