Category: Planning

Wind Farm Warning

22nd August 2022 By Lizzie Hallam, The Hamilton Spectator Source: https://spec.com.au/article/general/2022/08/22/wind-farm-warning/ (For Subscribers) FOLLOWING the decision last Thursday by the Supreme Court of Victoria to reject arguments from the Applicant ("Association") the People of the Small Town of Hawkesdale Inc., anti windfarm activist Viva-Lyn Lenehan of Killarney, has warned Victorian property owners to be fearful … Continue reading Wind Farm Warning →

Greens: Reject Robbins Island Wind Farm

8th August 2022 Statement by Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP, Greens Environment and Biodiversity Spokesperson Source: tasmaniantimes.com  Robbins Island development should be rejected under precautionary principle. Federal and state environment ministers need to heed a recent Federal Court decision and apply the precautionary principle to the EPBC assessment for UPC’s proposed Robbins Island windfarm. This development should … Continue reading Greens: Reject Robbins Island Wind Farm →

Six Offshore Wind Energy Zones

Federal government declares Australia's first six offshore wind energy zones 5th August 2022 By Bec Symons, ABC Gippsland Source; https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-05/offshore-windfarms-climate-renewable-energy-turbines/101303944 The federal government has announced proposed locations for offshore wind turbines. The federal government has declared Australia's first offshore wind zone, giving developers the green light to ramp up planning and consultation for wind farm projects. … Continue reading Six Offshore Wind Energy Zones →

Proposed Bass Strait Offshore Wind Energy

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is taking feedback on the suitability of offshore renewable energy infrastructure in Commonwealth waters off Gippsland, Victoria. Have your say by 7 October 2022, at https://consult.industry.gov.au/oei-gippsland To see a map of the proposal: https://geoscience-au.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Styler/index.html?appid=8275c9df233d408f8638052432088984

Submissions To Help Willatook

20th July 2022 Written Public Submissions to Victorian Planning on the Environment Effects Statement and planning permit applications close 12th August 2022. See: https://engage.vic.gov.au/willatook-wind-farm-inquiry/ Hi All Wind Farm Living, Moyne Shire The Willatook Wind Farm planning application – To help the Moyne Shire defend our rural lands  they need to know what you think. Do our Councillors … Continue reading Submissions To Help Willatook →

Planning Amendment C100gpla- Golden Plains WF- May 2022

24th May 2022, DELWP Source: https://planning-schemes.app.planning.vic.gov.au/Golden%20Plains/amendments/C100gpla Amendment Summary Description Please Note: The description below is a brief summary of the proposed amendment. To verify content of the final approved amendment see the Explanatory Report. Amend the Golden Plains Planning Scheme to incorporate an Incorporated Document pursuant to the Specific Controls Overlay to provide planning permission … Continue reading Planning Amendment C100gpla- Golden Plains WF- May 2022 →