Project timeline

 

Project timeline

This Project is in active development with work underway to further investigate the wind resource in the area, and to conduct environmental studies across the Project site.

Tara Wind Farm is in the early stages of development. The Project team is actively consulting with the local community and stakeholders about the Project. The feedback received, in conjunction with the results of environmental assessments, will inform the Project design.

  • Site identification and preliminary site investigations
    Includes installation of wind monitoring equipment to measure wind speed in the proposed Project area, and early engagement with landowners, local government, and other stakeholders.
  • Detailed environmental studies commenced
    Environmental studies investigate potential ecological, cultural heritage, visual, and short and long-term impacts. Results from the studies will be used in the Project’s design and Development Application.
  • Community engagement commenced
    We are committed to working with landowners, neighbours, the local community and Council, listening to issues and addressing concerns that may arise. These engagement activities will also help to inform the Social Impact Asessment. Engagement will continue throughout the Project lifecycle.
  • Soical Impact Assessment commenced
    The Social Impact Assessment process commenced.
  • Submit EPBC Act 1999 referral
    Vestas will refer the Project to the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) to be reviewed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Protection Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999.
  • Development Application
    Vestas will lodge a Development Application with the Queensland State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA) for assessment against State Code 23: Wind farm developments of the State Development Assessment Provisions.
  • Development consent issued (TBC)
  • Construction (approximately 30 months)