Jindera Battery Energy Storage System

Landowner may be paid rental but neighbour farms affected by noise water loss fire or contamination receive nothing Ecosystem services loss pollinators soil carbon clean water are not compensated Community burdens are uneven
What compensation scheme is proposed that includes all impacted neighbours ecosystem services lost and ongoing monitoring and how is it guaranteed and funded

Rural landscapes are valued for their scenic vistas iconic views sense of place Industrial battery infrastructure hard stands fencing lighting disrupt these views Light spill at night will be visible reducing dark sky character
What visual impact assessment with viewpoint modelling day and night was completed what mitigation (screening landscaping setbacks) is guaranteed and enforceable

Landowner may be paid rental but neighbour farms affected by noise water loss fire or contamination receive nothing Ecosystem services loss pollinators soil carbon clean water are not compensated Community burdens are uneven
What compensation scheme is proposed that includes all impacted neighbours ecosystem services lost and ongoing monitoring and how is it guaranteed and funded

Climate models show heavier rainfall extremes and more frequent droughts Soil erosion increased under both More intense rainfall causes greater runoff and erosion. The assessment appears to assume historical weather patterns not future climate vulnerability
What climate projection scenarios were used in the environmental assessment what worst case scenarios for rainfall drought and temperature extremes were modelled and how resilient is the project design under each

Stormwater infiltration reduced by hard surfaces roads foundations will reduce groundwater recharge Chemical spills leaks runoff from battery infrastructure may pollute shallow groundwater Supplies for bores stock and irrigation may be affected What groundwater monitoring plan independent of the proponent is in place to ensure no contamination or reduction in aquifer recharge over the life of the project including decommissioning

Policy for Biophysical Strategic Agricultural Land NSW agriculture policies and local council zoning likely protect Class 1‑3 land The project may conflict with state policies that aim to minimise conversion of prime farmland There may be legal inconsistencies or conflicts the project. What specific state or local policy prohibits conversion of Class 3 land for a BESS facility and how will this project comply or be exempted explicitly

Soil organic carbon is critical for soil structure moisture retention nutrient cycling and long term fertility Disturbance from excavation compaction removal of vegetation and altered drainage will harm soil carbon stocks Biodiversity of soil fauna pollinators native grasses riparian vegetation may be severely reduced These affect agricultural health over. Can the proponent show an independent soil carbon baseline survey and model of loss and recovery over the project lifetime including post decommissioning ensuring net soil carbon remains equal or above baseline