Synergy Wind advises that recent major investigative works at and around the site of the proposed Gelliondale Wind Farm have concluded. Some minor works on subject land and roadsides will continue into early November. Details follow:
Precision distance surveys – ONGOING
Selected dwellings in the immediate vicinity of the wind farm project site have been contacted to request access for precision survey measurements, performed by licensed surveyors from Beveridge Williams. In cases where access is not possible, remote measurements from public land will be undertaken. This data will provide highly accurate confirmation of distances between proposed wind farm infrastructure and neighbour dwellings. Elevation data at proposed turbine locations will also be captured to inform accurate positioning of turbines in photomontages for the landscape and visual impact assessment.
Cultural heritage surveys – ONGOING
Some field investigations may be undertaken by Biosis and representatives of the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation during assessment of an application to amend the Cultural Heritage Management Plan.
Background noise monitoring – COMPLETED
Noise loggers were installed by Marshall Day Acoustics to record baseline background noise levels between July and September. Where installation at selected dwellings was not possible, suitable proxy locations were employed. The results of background noise monitoring will inform the noise impact assessment.
Landscape and visual impact assessments – COMPLETED
A detailed site inspection and landscape photography, undertaken by Hansen Partnership, took place in August 2022. Photomontages are being generated from this work and these will be available for public inspection as soon as possible. Ongoing survey work will provide highly accurate elevation data to ensure accurate depiction of turbine placement in the photomontages.
Traffic and transport route analyses – COMPLETED
Stantec (formerly Cardno) conducted assessments of the transport route for wind farm components and proposed wind farm access points from May 2022. Their inspection informed some minor adjustment to site access points and creation of a new short section of track to allow turning access for over-dimensional vehicles during construction.
Wind resource monitoring – ONGOING
A campaign to collect wind resource data at the project site, utilising advanced Australian-made Fulcrum3D SODAR wind profiler technology, commenced in May 2022. This data is intended to inform the detailed design phase of the wind farm, which would occur after a planning permit is issued. The data also supports the background noise monitoring program for noise impact assessment.
The results of comprehensive planning studies and ongoing consultation will further inform the proposed turbine layout. This information will be publicly released as soon as possible.
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