Burrendong Wind Farm

I object to the wind turbine installations being planned for Burrendong Dam. It is inappropriate to use the term 'farm'- there is nothing edible in the turbine development. It is uneconomic to construct these renewable wind energy projects. Will these private companies still build them if all Govt. assistance was withdrawn?
What are the long-term expenses (economic, environmental and social) to the Australian population? - a blight on our natural environment, pollution of a freshwater resource, higher taxes and electricity bills, destruction to various fish habitats, the natural flora and fauna? Where will all the construction building, and decommissioning, waste be deposited? A lot of the components are not recyclable nor green.
The urgent push for all these renewable projects is yet again another knee jerk reaction from a Govt. body that is short sighted in its' desire to be seen as a world leader at the expense of its rural population. If the wind energy is so good then lead by example and install them throughout Canberra and all the state's capital cities first, then review their efficiency. The rural landscape in Australia is unique and beautiful....it is not a dumping ground for wasteful inefficient industrial 'renewable' infrastructures.

The documentation submitted with this application is vague and unclear. The exhibition process and the required timeframe for submissions is also unreasonable, particularly in the lead up to Christmas.
The visual impact assessment does not appear to have considered the proposal's impact on many surrounding dwellings. It also fails to properly assess the impacts on the World's End Ridgeline. The impacts of this proposal cannot be determined without this critical information.
The biodiversity impacts of the proposal are severe and will result in the destruction of over 600 hectares of pristine bushland. This is unacceptable.

This will ruin the natural beauty of the area

Completely unacceptable and corrupt !!!

Shame on you guys for proposing this

This will completely destroy the area and its beautiful nature surrounding.

To whom it may concern,

I object to the proposed Burrendong Wind Farm for many reasons, one being that it will destroy the natural value of the World’s End Ridgeline by destroying over 600 hectares of native bushland and building wind turbines along it. Other reasons for my objection include:
- destruction of native wildlife habitats will lead to a decline and/or disappearance of native animals in the area including birds, bats, mammals and reptiles.
- reduced survival and reproduction of native wildlife like birds and bats that can be injured by the turbine blades.
- harmful impact it will have on the health of the local community including noise and visual pollution which will adversely affect residents and visitors.

Over many years I've spent countless weeks connecting with nature at a friend's property located within eyesight of the proposed project location at 167 Rockford Lane, Yarrabin. It's one of those places where go to unwind and reverse the pressures of the daily grind, to re-connect with nature and fill your cup. The unobstructed views to World’s End Ridgeline are one of the property's highlights and the wildness.

If ARK Energy's project goes ahead, the connection with nature and wilderness that this area offers (which is particularly important in today's world) will be diminished for so many people, today, and into the future. I urge you to listen to the community's feedback and please protect this precious area from development.

Your sincerely,

Sarsha Sherriff

We often visit 167 Rockford Lane in Yarrabin, and it's disheartening to think that this might change. The primary reason we return to this location is to immerse ourselves in nature, revel in the fresh air, and enjoy the breathtaking views. Not to mention, the allure of being off-grid with no phone reception is a significant part of the experience. The prospect of a wind farm threatens to disrupt all of this. The panoramic views of Burrendong Dam that we cherish might no longer be accessible. Moreover, we're deeply concerned about the impact on local wildlife, including koalas, birds, and cockatoos. The potential health risks, particularly the worries about BPA from the turbines flaking off, have added to our apprehensions. We urge those involved to heed the voices of the local families and community. The implementation of the wind farm has the potential to devastate some families, and we hope our concerns are given careful consideration.

We own some land outside Mendooran on the river. The last few years we have taken our children there to camp. My son Roki has a severe brain injury. He is sensitive to a lot of pollution, chemicals, radiation, WiFi and the list goes on. Roki is very well when we are there because the air is unpolluted and the water we drink from the bore is very clean. Roki usually has a lot of seizures and when we camp there he has a significant reduction in seizure activity. If the wind turbine farm goes ahead it will mean that the air, water, land will be polluted, the animals will propably die or leave and we will no longer be able to take Roki there. I strongly appose the project of Burrendong Wind Farm as it would be devastating for us a a family but also the land and the animals as well as the communities surrounding the area.

I wish to log my strong opposition to this proposal. This is primarily on environmental grounds. I would urge that wind turbines would devastate the scenic and rural nature of the area. They are known to kill or harm wildlife. They are harmful to health and well-being of residents and visitors. They pollute the catchment and if placed along World’s end ridge would destroy precious scenic views. Turbines are not recyclable. How can you commit a quiet rural area to this huge problem in the near and much later future. Please reconsider harming further the environment.

We own a block of land on the Castlereagh river outside Mendooran. The whole purpose of purchasing this land was to take our little boy Roki there who has a severe brain injury. He is very sensitive to EMF submissions, WiFi and also electro magnetic smog. When we go camping there Roki has reduced seizure activity and becomes very calm and has less painfull spasms. This is because the air is unpolluted and the bore water is clean. We also float him in the river that he loves. We camp there at least three times a year but we do plan to live there in the near future as this place is very beneficial for Roki's health. We would now need to sell the property with the proposed wind turbine development as this will bring a lot of pollution to the land and water. It took us a long time to find a suitable property that we can access with Roki's wheelchair vehicle as well as a river that is suitable to take him in. We also have a large wildlife population on the land, they will be severely affected by this development and we take this very seriously as guardians of the land, its history and its animals. we strongly appose the development of Burrendong Wind Farm. Please consider the future of our land
Regards, The Family Mills

The wind turbines are going to ruin the view at my families home at Hill end Mudgee. These huge things are not consented by neighbours and the tight community.
They are a heath risk to humans and native animals. Burrendong is Aboriginal for Koala! What a risk these will be on the habitats in these areas. Do we want them to become extinct? What about the black cockatoos and the wedge tails eagles? They’ll be gone too once their usual flight paths have massive obstacles in the way.
They will be an eye-sore when we visit the property. We often enjoy the higher areas of the property to watch the sunset and take in the amazing views all the way down to Burrendong Dam. We also camp up there for the tranquility and natural surroundings.
If these turbines go ahead all we will be looking at is huge turbines and listening to their awful sounds.
Australians need to enjoy the natural land. This is not natural. And what happens when they stop working? They just sit there and rot away for the next 500 years! Our children don’t need to be looking at our mistakes! They deserve to enjoy this untouched beautiful land as we have.
It’s a NO from me! I object!

I object to this as we visit a property 167 Rockford lane, Yarrabin. This property has brought many joys and to have these wind farms installed would be devastating to the environment and landscape. We have enjoyed many camping under the stars, drinks at Sunset Bar, and to have the area ruined by wind farms will take the serenity and not to even consider the wild life that will be disturbed.

I object to the building of the wind farms!

I am writing to express my strong objection to the proposed Burrendong Windfarm, particularly in relation to its potential impact on the World’s End Ridgeline and the surrounding community, including the property at 167 Rockford Lane, Yarrabin.


Our family property at 167 Rockford Lane holds immense sentimental and intrinsic value to us as residents of the tight-knit community. The World’s End Ridgeline is a high-quality scenic feature that contributes significantly to the natural beauty and serenity of our surroundings. The entire dwelling has been carefully designed and oriented to maximise our enjoyment of this expansive view, which is a primary reason for our repeated visits to the property.


The peace, fresh air, star gazing opportunities, and unobstructed views are integral to the unique charm of our community. It provides us with a rare opportunity to connect with nature, escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and relish in the absence of modern distractions. The seclusion from neighbours and the carefully preserved landscape are key factors that draw us to the property repeatedly.


The proposed placement of turbines along the World’s End Ridgeline threatens to disrupt this delicate balance and compromise the very essence of what makes our community and property special. The Sunset Bar, a vantage point to watch the sunset with breathtaking views of Burrendong Dam, and Eagle’s Nest, a high point for camping with expansive views, will be marred by the presence of turbines, eroding the unique experiences we cherish.


Furthermore, the introduction of the windfarm has wider implications for our community. The prospect of dividing the community and diminishing property values is a legitimate concern. The landscape, which is the cornerstone of the lifestyle appeal of our property, stands to be ruined, transforming it from a cherished retreat into a compromised environment. This is particularly distressing as our property is not a farming venture but a lifestyle investment.


Equally troubling is the potential impact on the environment, with 600 plus hectares of bushland and wildlife habitat facing destruction. The name "Burrendong" itself signifies the habitat for koalas, and the prospect of bulldozing their home is a significant concern. We implore ARK Energy to listen to the community's feedback and reconsider the placement of turbines along the World’s End Ridgeline to preserve the delicate balance between
progress and the preservation of nature.

The project will have many negative affects on the community.

Health - Infrasound, EMF, Stress, flashing lights, constant movement.

Destroying communities - creating divide. South Korean Multi national company sending profit off shore.

Landscape ruined - property value decrease.

Hectare’s of landscape bulldozed.

Wildlife destroyed:
Birds - wedge tail eagles
Glossy red tailed black cockatoos will disappear

Burrendong means Koala’s - they will be bulldozing koala habitat.

BPA on the turbines flaking off into the waterways - drinking water & Mudgee water catchment areas.

1. The EIS states that the proponents will "Provide mutually agreed opportunities for landowners, neighbours, and the wider community to share in the benefits of the Project". There is no detail on how this will be done nor is there any indication that the proponents intend to enter into a VPA or how the benefits will be shared between towns.
2. Studies are yet to be completed on groundwater availability but it is acknowledged that there is a paucity of groundwater. Where is the water for the construction of the cement foundations for Wind Turbine Towers coming from? At Crudine neighbours ran out of groundwater in the midst of a drought.
3. There are already too many wind and solar farms close by. Surely it is now time to build a small modular nuclear baseload station.
4. The key issues raised from consultation relevant to this agricultural impact assessment are visual impact, noise, property values, dust, road design and cumulative impacts (ELA 2022). None of these issues have been comprehensively addressed.

I object to this project on the grounds that you do not have a social licence and that you will damage the environment.It states that the project site is on land that is very remote and rugged,this to me means massive roads to be calved out of the side of hills and the loss of a lot of trees.All of this destruction to the environment for a project that is only 18% efficient in generating electricity.
Aerial fire fighting will not be able to be used in the area as along with all the other wind projects in the district it will not be possible for aircraft to operate.It states that the local RFS and Fire and Rescue crews will be available to attend fires, I don't think this will happen! You must have your own fire fighting equipment plus RFS trained employees.
The survey carried out was not from the local area,if you did it would be a different answer, the only ones in support are those that are receiving the massive hand outs and don't care about the damage you will be doing to the environment.
Workers accomodation for 650 jobs you state will be in local towns I don't think so ,those rooms are for the tourist trade ,not to be booked for long periods.
Waste needs to be taken back to the coast waste stations,no room in local facilities
Transport of OSOM turbine parts a long the Highway from port is not posable with the disruption to the transport carting produce to port. Why not use the railway to transport the turbines ? Otherwise the loads need to be made shorter to not disrup the traffic.
This is meant to be renewable energy ,manufacturer,transport and construction are all powered by fossel fuel . So lets start to show us that this is renewable power by using electric powered equipment and not destroying our district pushing out trees and carving massive roads up hills.

I am a regular visitor to the area and enjoy the scenic views and peaceful natural terrain. Wind turbines would be an ugly intrusion - the work needed to clear the area and construct them would impact severely on the habitat of koalas, greater gliders and other wildlife, this windfarm should not proceed.

Will this project affect property values, visual pollution, local tv channel reception and satellite dish for internet use?

The need
Climate change due to carbon dioxide is damaging human health and this is going to get progressively more severe. The largest component of NSW CO2 emissions is the burning of coal, so the closure of coal fired power stations is a priority. Coal was still the fuel source for 62.8% of electricity generated in NSW in 2022. Wind and solar are the only mature technologies that can generate electricity at the scale required, however only wind can generate at night so is the key development that will allow closure of coal plants. The rapid approval of many GW of wind generation should be a priority for NSW.
Health effects
Prior assertions of adverse health effects from wind farms due to infrasound or low frequency electromagnetic radiation have been shown to be unfounded, as concluded by the NHMRC review in 2015 and backed up by the results of more recent research. Unfounded allegations of health risks should not be allowed to delay the approval process, as there are well established health risks from the continued operation of coal fired generation.
Visual amenity
I personally find wind farms visually interesting and pleasing to watch, but I recognize that some people find them ugly and feel stressed or angry every time they see one. The remote location of the Burrendong wind farm is an excellent site as there are only 2 dwellings close to any turbine, both 1.6 Km distant, and both able to be screened by vegetation.

I do not consent with this project at all!! those wind farms are devastating for the land and the sea, it is devastating to the health of humans and animals, destroy earth and cull human life.
Please protect our planet, families and whole local communities !thank you

Times are changing and renewable energy is part of the future for Australia. I do not agree with the Central West of NSW being the main holder of Solar and Wind Turbines. Our agricultural farming is being minimized to the extent that there will no longer be viable farmland. The decimation of natural wildlife habitat and substantial fauna is yet to be determined. Our footprint on the land is greatly weighing it down. Time will tell how successful the wind and solar farms are and how much waste is generated, lives impacted. Families are selling generations of land holdings to get away from the mental and physical impact that is being created in our backyard. If you are so keen to have these projects, put them in the ocean and destroy your wonderful ocean views. How many supporters will you then have for your projects. Quite simply, not in our back yard!! The desert would also be a viable option in Central Australia and generate power to SA and beyond. Please consider other aspects above NSW Government generating money and large corporations becoming greedy. How do you make the wind turbines and solar farms, transport options and continual monitoring- I don't believe any of it is made with green ideas. You will reap what you sow in years to come. The next generation will be blindsided by the aftereffects of this tragic loss of agricultural land.