Burrendong Wind Farm

Wind industrial estates produce electricity intermittently, about 30% of the time and we will still need other forms of power as a back-up. Germany imports electricity from France when their renewable energy is deficient. Germany also exports energy when they have excess which is the fluctuation nature of renewable supply. Renewable energy supplies do not provide us with base power,
Wind industrial estates need large areas of cleared ground just to manipulate the blades into position, they also need extensive road works, a concrete manufacturing plant and huge towers to transport power back to the grid. We appear to be destroying the environment for projects that will not solve our electricity problems.

In addition, the noise from wind turbines can be heard, inside a house 3.5 km away from the wind tower according to research by Nicole Hashman 2019. Animals and birds use sound just as much as we do to communicate with each other. They also need to sleep and how can anything sleep while being bombarded by noise? The noise effect of the wind turbines increases the area of environmental impact affected by the wind industrial estate. The turbines are 600 metres apart (minimum) and have an effective radius of noise of 3.5 km each side, totalling 7 km x 600 metres=420 ha for every turbine. How can we even consider that this is an acceptable loss of habitat in an already critically damaged environment?

Wind turbines kill both birds and bats, are we going to continue to decimate our already declining numbers of birds?

Wind industrial estates only last 25 years and then we need get rid of the blades which are not recyclable. Do we have any plans for the decommissioning the existing wind farms? If we set up a mine we need to pay for the remediation why don't we have some protection for the environment for wind and solar farms?

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.

I do not believe that this landscape is suitable for a wind farm. This is a known and protected koala habitat and as such, it should remain protected. Furthermore, the nearby residents should not have to look at this infrastructure; they did not move there to live within close proximity of an industrial site.

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.

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 fear for the residents in having to live close to these unsafe wind turbines. The impacts these will have on their health will be significant.
I fear for the koala habitat that this project will destroy. In case Ark Energy have not realised, koalas are a protected species here in Australia. I suggest Ark Energy take further education classes in the importance of protecting our national species.

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!

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

I have been visiting my friends property in Rockford Lane Yarrabin for almost 40yrs. There property adjoins the proposed Burrendong Windfarm.
The beauty of this area is there is no industry, no internet,phone, giving peace & Quiet & lovely views of Worlds End Ridgeline. There is abundant wildlife & I fear for the flocks of redtail cockatoos that inhabit the area and the wedgetail eagles that will either loose their habitat or their lives. This proposal has divided a normally close knit community as fear of a decrease in property values due to the visual impact the wind farm will not to mention noise pollution.
What becomes of the turbines at the end of life, left to disintegrate and contaminate waterways & eventually Mudgee catchment area.
We cannot continue to implement quick fix methods that will need to be addressed by future generations. Dianne Norris

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 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 strongly object to this wind farm as it will cause pollution and damage the beautiful environment which I know and have personally visited

I object to this project on the strongest terms. The size of these wind turbines are are three times larger in capacity than many of the other wind farms around NSW that have causes significant noise nuisance to residents around wind farms. Also their impact on wildlife and farm animals remains untested - there is simply no research that suggests that these monstrosities are compatible with animal life or healthy ecosystems.s

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.

I object to this unnecessary, unreliable, non base load power source that is expensive and pays scant attention to damaged fauna habitat. I urge the Government to go nuclear hitched up to the existing grid. We will eventually go nuclear so why not now?

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

i object to this project. the proposed industrial wind turbines will ruin the beautiful views the local residents and communities have loved for their entire lives. These structures will destroy the landscapes in such a way that they will have negative impacts on tourism and therefore impact local economies. There are also the negative health impacts these industrial wind turbines will have on the nearby residents. Living so close to these is not safe.

It is unreasonable that local residents are expected to live so close to these wind turbine farms. These structures will have a number of ill-health effects on the local residents. They will have to deal with flicker, ultrasonic sounds, whooshing, EMR and the negative visual impacts associated with these. They live there for a reason; and that reason for privacy, serenity and way of life. These turbines will destroy that for them. I object on those grounds.

I STRONGLY OBJECT ...
especially to=
Wind Turbine 53, is being built CLOSER than the Required 4 ks to our Home....
along the Worlds End Ridgeline....
You must know all the Tricks ARK Energy has already been up to ( Sth Korean Mining Company!)
Profits $$$ heading overseas !
WE will ALL be paying for ROADS to be widened and repaired !!!
HOW MANY NATIVE TREES will be Chopped down along the roads???

BPA covered Turbine Blades ---
BISPHENOL A is a --- HIGHLY TOXIC COMPOUND used in Epoxy Resins of Turbine Blades....
It has been linked to about 80 Diseases including Cancer! ( World Health Organisation )

The Leading Edges of Turbine Blades SHED - FINE DUST --- and
Blade Edges have only a 5 Year Guarantee... !!!!!! ARK will NOT REPAIR anything!!!

OUR DRINKING WATER TANKS === Will be collecting this Deadly DPA Dust ! TOXIC !

THE MEROO RIVER --- Just UNDER the WORLDS END Ridgeline will be collecting the DPA Dust .... taking it down to the BURRENDONG DAM = RENDERING THE WATER = TOXIC
THIS - ------ TOXIC water will be used in OUR FARMS !!!
Killing Australians...!!!

Isn't that considered a CRIMINAL OFFENCE ????????

Over 40 years of Maintaining our wonderful LIFE STYLE property ...by our Huge Family and Friends.
VALUE of our property will Plummet ....
Interesting - In Denmark banks WON'T lend money to people buying near the TURBINES !!!

Wonderful clear Skies ... birds, animals, insects --- all to be attacked...
Infra noise ...= health down the drain! Flashing Lights !

MUDGEE --- Farmers, Families, Friends - all being Divided.

Farmers now at last learning THEY THEMSELVES will OWN the Turbines...$ 750 000 to dismantle ONE !

TURBINES === CAN'T be RECYCLED !!!

Face to Face meetings with ARK ENERGY, - ANDREW WILSON ... doesn't know anything about how we must maintain the area!
When the Notifiable Weed, Serrated Tussock was mentioned, he had NO idea what we were talking about. So now it will be moving further around NSW === for us= more work to keep digging it up
and for many others=== just MORE POISON !!!
PLEASE HELP ....
AUSTRALIA = NEEDS US === ALL TO WAKE UP !!!

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