The NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure is giving the community 60 days to comment on a proposed wind farm at Collector in the Southern Tablelands.
RATCH-Australia Corporation Ltd is proposing to build up to 68 wind turbines outside the township of Collector, approximately 35 kilometres south of Goulburn.
The proposed wind farm would be capable of generating up to 228 megawatts (MW) of electricity, or enough energy to power around 80,000 homes annually.
RATCH-Australia’s proposal also includes associated infrastructure such as access tracks, local road upgrades, electrical connections between the turbines and a new substation, as well as temporary and permanent meteorological masts and a maintenance facility.
The proponent was required to take account of the draft NSW wind farm guidelines in its environmental assessment, including addressing the requirements for consultation, aviation safety, bushfire issues and decommissioning.
The proposal will be on display from July 26 until September 24, 2012.
