State Significant Development
Gunnedah Solar Farm
Gunnedah Shire
Current Status: Determination
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Development of a 150 MW solar farm and associated infrastructure.
Attachments & Resources
Application (1)
SEARS (2)
EIS (13)
Response to Submissions (8)
Additional Information (4)
Recommendation (2)
Determination (2)
Approved Documents
Management Plans and Strategies (15)
Reports (2)
Independent Reviews and Audits (1)
Note: Only documents approved by the Department after November 2019 will be published above. Any documents approved before this time can be viewed on the Applicant's website.
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Inspections
26/11/2020
3/12/2020
17/02/2021
14/03/2022
27/03/2024
26/08/2024
Note: Only enforcements and inspections undertaken by the Department from March 2020 will be shown above.
Submissions
Sarah Simpson
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Sarah Simpson
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on the views from established residences and homes currently under
construction in the area.
Flooding and particularly the flow of water during a major flood is
also a primary concern. Although modelling has taken place, the
unpredictability of floodwater and its effects cannot be
underestimated. Currently, residents of the area are aware that a
major flood will have a substantial bearing on homes and farmland.
Residents are able to rely on past flood events to best determine the
flow of water and how it will affect their land and residences. If the
proposed solar farm is established, it will be an unknown variable in
determining the flow of floodwater and result in a totally unfamiliar
impact on surrounding land in the area. This could lead to major loss
of income for landowners.
Establishing a solar farm in the area will have an unfavorable
influence on land values. Prospective buyers will be concerned about
environmental, aesthetic, and adverse economic impacts of a solar
farm. This will then be reflected in land values and the ability to
sell and resell properties in the future.
I am not against the development of solar farms as a renewable energy
source, but I am against the location of this proposed solar farm.
Name Withheld
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Name Withheld
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proposal for a Solar Farm near Gunnedah.
I don't oppose the idea of a Solar Farm, however I do oppose the
location of this proposal. The Solar Farm is planned to be built on a
flood plain which will have a detrimental effect on many farmer's
homes and livestock.This will also impact on the value of their
properties, causing a significant decrease.
Having grown up on a rural property near Gunnedah I value the
importance of planning for our future generations and protecting our
environment. Lets protect our farmlands and preserve them for our
farming families of the future!
NSW Rural Fire Service
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NSW Rural Fire Service
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Attachments
Phillip Glover
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Phillip Glover
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John Sutherland
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John Sutherland
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Department of Planning and Environment, Division of Resources and Geoscience
Comment
Department of Planning and Environment, Division of Resources and Geoscience
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Office of Environment and Heritage
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Office of Environment and Heritage
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Attachments
Applicant for the Gomeroi People native title determination application
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Applicant for the Gomeroi People native title determination application
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heritage assessment report, which was prepared following insufficient
consultation with the local Aboriginal community, in particular with
Gomeroi People Traditional Owners.
Attachments
Name Withheld
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Name Withheld
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Leah Woods
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Leah Woods
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Greg Stones
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Greg Stones
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Anne Stones
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Anne Stones
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Roads and Maritime Services
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Roads and Maritime Services
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Name Withheld
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Name Withheld
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Name Withheld
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Name Withheld
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Geoff Hood
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Geoff Hood
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Gunnedah Shire Council
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Gunnedah Shire Council
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Orange Grove Sun Farm Pty Ltd
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Orange Grove Sun Farm Pty Ltd
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(Application No. 8658) EIS is provided in the attachments uploaded to
the DPE portal.