Environment Effects Statement

An Environment Effects Statement (EES) was prepared for the project and remains available to view. The EES outlines the benefits and potential environmental effects and impacts of the project on people and places during construction and operation, and proposes ways to manage and mitigate any impacts.

The EES includes 18 studies plus two peer reviews, a quarry blast impact assessment, and a noise impact verification report prepared by independent technical specialists. Community and stakeholder consultation helped the project team understand key issues and informed the development of the EES and preparation of studies. Feedback from the community resulted in further assessment by technical specialists as well as additional recommendations to mitigate and manage potential impacts.

The Hexham Wind Farm also requires a Planning Permit Application (PPA) due to its location in a Farming Zone and the nature of the proposed development activities. Public notices of the PPA were placed in local newspapers, and home owners and occupiers of land within 5 kilometres of the project site were issued a letter outlining the planning application and formal submission process.

The PPA and submissions received prior to the Directions Hearing on 31 March will be reviewed by the Inquiry and Advisory Committee who will provide advice to the Minister for Planning to inform their determination of the project (a decision on whether to approve or reject the application).

Details of the permit application can be found at www.planning.vic.gov.au/planning-approvals/ministerial-permits-register 

If you have any questions about the PPA or the public notice and letter, please contact the project team.