Spicers Creek Wind Farm

I object to the Spicer's Creek Windfarm Project because it has affected my mental health. I have noticed I have felt more anxious since the project managers told me and my parents about the project, I don't know what my future will be and I really like living here. It makes me feel calm looking across Gollan and if the project goes ahead there will be 117 wind turbines I will be able to see. I do not want this project to be approved because I will feel much worse when it is built.

I am objecting to the Spicer's Creek Windfarm Project as there has been oversite on sites of historical and culturally significant sites within the area. I once lived at Lahey's Creek and I am aware of a number of historically significant sites that have not been listed in Squadron Energy's EIS Report. We have a family graveyard that is located on a property on the Spring Ridge Rd that was established in 1870, with the first marked grave belonging to Catherine Falconer. There are many other monuments, gravestones and unmarked graves in this family cemetery. My husband Garry is the descendant of this family and it was once in his will to be buried in this graveyard with his ancestors. This graveyard would be located around 8 km from the North- Eastern Boundary of the project.
Another culturally significant building is the Dapper Church. This church was established by the community in 1908, with families, such as the Dorman family investing in windows for the church. The Lahey's Creek community used this church for worship up until 2012, until many community members left after being dispossessed of their land by the Cobbora Coal Project. We were dispossessed of our land due to this project also, which is another reason the current Spicer's Creek Windfarm Project is so distressing to me.
I would also like to draw attention to a historic gravesite on the property formerly known as 'Willow Vale'. The grave is around 100 years old and belongs to a member of the Jackson family and it is located on the western side of the project, I am unsure if it sits within the project or just to the north-west. I also believe Woolawoolanly Creek has not been correctly identified on all maps presented by Squadron Energy. What I want:
* For the sites to be reviewed and considered in the EIS report by Squadron Energy
* For the project not to be approved until the sites are reviewed and researchers consult with original residents of the land within and surrounding the project for accurate historical details.

I am totally opposed to the Spicer's Creek Windfarm Project, I hate it. I do not want this project in my community. My family have been on my farm for 120 years, and this project is destroying my community and my family's legacy.

Wind farms expose the approving authorities to unreasonable risk of Moral Hazard - Where they lack the incentive to guard against a financial risk due to the belief that they are protected from any potential consequences. In the case of wind farm noise the case is emerging where these employees whose job it is to assess the developments on behalf of the community and the proponent, an=re not protected - therefore making the risk to those individuals an unacceptable risk.

I will not support the Spicer's Creek Windfarm Project approval. The EIS report makes untrue statements about Squadron Energy's dealings with myself and my perspective on attempts to assist with mitigating effects of the windfarm on my property.
I request that my submission that I have attached be read thoroughly and considered as serious.
I am also concerned about the community that have signed agreement that are not able to object to this project due to contractual obligations.
Sincerely,
Garry Glencross

I am writing to object to the approval of the Spicer's Creek Windfarm Project based on impacts that I have identified within submission that Squadron Energy have failed to identify or address in the EIS report. I do not support this project being approved due to the significant impact it will have on my family and farm business financially.
I thank you for the time you have taken to read and address my concerns within the attached submission.
Sincerely,
Andrew Glencross

Please respond to attachment.

I object to the Spicers Creek Wind Farm for reasons outlined in the attached document; THE CWO-REZ - ROBODEBT REVISITED?

Inefficient, expensive means of electricity production, filling the coffers of huge, multinational companies.
So called "green energy" is costing the consumer far more as is evident in ongoing, increasing electricity accounts.
Australia is supporting slave labor in China, by supporting the construction of turbines.
Wind and solar are not "green" when their cost and means of construction is not negated over their lifespan.
Turbines have a very short lifespan, in relative terms. approx. 25 years.
As seen in Europe and Qld., no acceptable means of disposing, once turbines are obsolete.
Huge concrete slabs underground, upon which very little vegetation and no trees can grow once turbine is obsolete.
Destruction of valuable, fertile farming land. The world needs food!
I prefer nuclear and water power.
We must learn from the experience of Europeans and not be controlled by the hunger of huge international companies.

Destruction of food producing land and our natural landscape.
Limited lifespan of turbines, with no satisfactory method of disposal
Does not create a cheap source of energy, just fills the coffers of foreign billionaires

I object to this development on the following basis:
Presently the DPE, EPA and all LGA's do not have a Waste Management Plan for the disposal of wind turbibe components, in particular the toxic blades containing high levels of BPA, an endocrine disrupter acknowledged by WHO. Until this absurd situation is resolved and an environmentally acceptable plan is legislated, I call on the NSW government to initiate a moratorium on the approval of all wind farms.

I'm objecting to the size and scale of the project and the cumalitive effect on our local community and farming region. Developers are overseas owned and the project gives very little to the small communities of Dunedoo/ Coolah , Gulgong where the direct impacts are. As far as I can see the regional towns of Dubbo and Mudgee will benefit as they have to date with workers staying in their accom, site offices, spending money and contributing to their local council economies - not evident in Dunedoo ! Yet , 12 major developments are about to surround us!
As far as I can ascertain Dubbo, Mudgee and the East coast of Australia will benefit .
Why are these big private , overseas corporations not powering our towns, hospitals, schools etc It's like the gas line running through our local properties, no small communities could afford to connect and therefore , received no economic benefit from its connection.
Why are regional areas having to bear the brunt of archaic infrastructure that in overseas countries is already reduntant and what happens to the transmission lines, wind towers and ugly solar panels when they expire ? I bet we wont see these companies returning to remove them from our beautiful, highly productive farming landscape.
The other difficulty is the amount of time and energy expended dealing as a volunteer or a farmer directly impacted, time and time again! We often are sitting opposite an employee on a huge wage , with no financial gain as a neighbour or community member who has to remain in an industrial landscape that has been thrust upon them.
Communication is appalling from many of these private developers and to have to repeatately have do so is exhausting and frustrating. We have an ineffectual council that does not have the capacity to engage with a state significant development and are competing with neighbouring councils that do . The failed Cobbora Coal mine and the Three rivers retirement village is a prime example of our councils inability to manage - the outlook for our small communities looks dire.
Farming needs to be supported and not at the expensive of a renewable energy alternative that sends most profits off shore and employs overseas workers to build the projects. I know that no-one wants this in their backyard but since that decision has effectively been it seems taken from us and we dont have the people power , financial or political clout to fight , I implore you to have meaningful conversations with those in the firing line and not the greedy neighbours , developers or urban dwellers who will enjoy the benefits and not endure the pain of this project.

I am objecting to this project as I beleave this is not green power ! For a 30 year life the amount of diesel fuel used in manufacture and construction would out weigh the benefits . The transporting of 117 turbines which will be 819 oversize loads along the Golden Highway ,this will take 27 months with one per day ,not possible until the highway has an up grade with over taking lanes. There is no mention of the times that these oversize loads will be travelling through towns like Merriwa and Dunedoo.The RFS stated it is a fire prone area I hope you will be providing equipment to cover the extra risk as aerial fire fighting will not be possible. Job for the locals , we don't have the work force available now!

Council objects to the project

We object to the Spicers Creek wind project. Please see attached submission.

My submission is attached, it outlines my viewpoint, the observable impacts already seen on the local communities by this project, and direction toward research supporting my concerns. My objections are made on the grounds of significant negative social, health and mental health impacts on the local community and more broadly the impacted local government areas that the Spicer's Creek Wind Farm has and will create. I write this with sincerity and hope it is read in the same way.
Thus I am objecting to the Spicer's Creek Wind Farm project on these grounds.

I object to the Spicers Creek wind project. Please see submission attached.

With the current shortage of services eg. medical, police in rural towns, with no foreseeable government plans to rectify, the added pressure from construction workers will cripple local communities already suffering from juvenile crime and having an elderly population.
It's difficult enough for regional employers to source workers without the competition from the numerous renewable energy proponents and EnergyCo.
Roads are already in a state of disrepair. The excessive amount of traffic that comes with the construction of this project will likely exacerbate the problem.
Heading into a dry period, and possible drought, water will be a big issue.
Instead of tearing a small rural community apart, why not produce the energy for the greater population where its required?

Power should be generated where it is to be used. Undertaking renewable projects on agricultural land is not only threatening Australia's food and fibre production but ruining rural communities through division. Why must rural and regional Australia suffer to keep the lights on in metropolitan areas when they are not contributing?
It is the cumulative impact of the projects in the Central West that is the most troubling. Where will all the workers be housed during construction? Where will the water for workers and construction come from? How will the roads hold up to all the extra traffic? There are so many more questions without answers.
Will this be another Cobbora Coal debacle?