An application for a planning permit for the Gelliondale Wind Farm has been submitted to the Victorian Government.
The proposed project consists of 13 wind turbines and ancillary infrastructure across 1500 hectares of cleared agricultural land. The site is 45 kilometres south of Traralgon bounded by the townships of Alberton, Hedley and Gelliondale.
The wind farm will generate about 300,000 megawatt hours of electricity annually — enough to power up to 37,000 homes with clean renewable energy.
The planning permit application follows detailed technical investigations and environmental assessments. The full suite of studies can be viewed on the project website.
A referral has been made to the Federal Government under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act and this is open for public comment until 19 September on the EPBC Act Public Portal.
Gelliondale Wind Farm is committed to sharing the benefits of the project with the community. It will distribute up to $240,000 each year through a Community Benefit Program.
The project team continues to seek feedback on the development of the program. Local jobs will be created through the project — about 50 during construction and 10 ongoing positions. Local suppliers will be utilised wherever practicable.
Team members are available to discuss the project at the Gelliondale Wind Farm Information Centre in Yarram on Thursdays (1pm to 6pm) or by appointment.