SSD Modifications
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Wollar Solar Mod 4 - BESS Capacity
Mid-Western Regional
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Increase in BESS capacity from the approved 30MW / 30MWh to approximately 280MW / 560MWh, as well as revised infrastructure layout
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Notice of Exhibition (1)
Modification Application (9)
Response to Submissions (1)
Agency Advice (2)
Submissions
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Moulamein
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New South Wales
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Lithium-ion BESS fires have occurred globally, including in Victoria, Arizona, and South Korea.
What risk ranking has the NSW Department of Planning assigned to this project?
What risk ranking has the NSW Department of Planning assigned to this project?
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BARHAM
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New South Wales
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PFAS are persistent “forever chemicals” that can leach into waterways, including Rivers and eaten by stock.
What measure were considered in the planning to reduce this?
What containment systems will prevent contaminated water from reaching the river ecosystem?
What measure were considered in the planning to reduce this?
What containment systems will prevent contaminated water from reaching the river ecosystem?
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Moulamein
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New South Wales
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Has a full soil and groundwater assessment been done to confirm it’s safe for high-energy infrastructure?
Airborne emissions from fires or thermal events could impact nearby areas due to prevailing winds from the west, was this addressed in the planning phase. Will it be addressed now?
Airborne emissions from fires or thermal events could impact nearby areas due to prevailing winds from the west, was this addressed in the planning phase. Will it be addressed now?
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BARHAM
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New South Wales
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What coordination plans are in place with surrounding landowners in case of an incident?
The BESS is being developed on low-lying, un disturbed land, this project risks of contamination , what plans in the planing process address this?.
The BESS is being developed on low-lying, un disturbed land, this project risks of contamination , what plans in the planing process address this?.
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MOULAMEIN
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New South Wales
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What coordination plans are in place with surrounding landowners in case of an incident?
The BESS is being developed on low-lying, un disturbed land, this project risks of contamination , what plans in the planing process address this?.
The BESS is being developed on low-lying, un disturbed land, this project risks of contamination , what plans in the planing process address this?.
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Romsey
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Victoria
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Does this project have chemical hazard controls?
How will emergency vehicles access the site quickly if there’s a fire or chemical leak?
How will emergency vehicles access the site quickly if there’s a fire or chemical leak?
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Romsey
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Victoria
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Plastic and chemical debris can linger after closure.
How will you ensure full site cleanup and microplastic removal after battery dismantling?
Where will the recycling take place?
How will you ensure full site cleanup and microplastic removal after battery dismantling?
Where will the recycling take place?
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Romsay
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Victoria
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There’s no financial security for decommissioning or cleanup.
Will both the developer and the landholder deposit equal amounts into an escrow fund, managed by a neutral third party, before commissioning begins?
Will both the developer and the landholder deposit equal amounts into an escrow fund, managed by a neutral third party, before commissioning begins?
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Bungalow
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Queensland
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The Wollar BESS Modification 4 represents an industrial escalation that will cause significant environmental harm, undermine the health and safety of the Wollar community, and erode the viability of farmland and regional biodiversity. The proposal risks irreversible damage to threatened species habitat, water resources, and community wellbeing while offering no meaningful benefits to the local community.
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GANNAWARRA
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Victoria
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The site could be abandoned post-operation, leaving toxic waste behind at the end of use.
Will you provide a legally binding decommissioning plan including full land rehabilitation and timelines?
Will you provide a legally binding decommissioning plan including full land rehabilitation and timelines?
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Swan Hill
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Victoria
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Battery breakdown during storms or fire could release heavy metals well be a health hazard.
How will you secure and weatherproof battery modules to prevent accidental environmental contamination?
How will you secure and weatherproof battery modules to prevent accidental environmental contamination?
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BARHAM
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New South Wales
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Cleaning operations risk discharging PFAS and plastic waste into drains and on the soil.
What procedures will prevent harmful substances from leaving the site during normal operations?
What procedures will prevent harmful substances from leaving the site during normal operations?
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swan Hill
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Victoria
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Microplastics from battery and cable casings can persist in soil and water for decades,
What filtration or material containment systems are in place to prevent leaching of microplastics into farmland?
When leached onto food producing farmland, how will this be cleaned up?
What filtration or material containment systems are in place to prevent leaching of microplastics into farmland?
When leached onto food producing farmland, how will this be cleaned up?
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Moulamein
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New South Wales
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PFAS has been linked to health issues and groundwater contamination.
Will commit to a PFAS-free site, including fire suppression foam, coating materials, and construction chemicals?
Will commit to a PFAS-free site, including fire suppression foam, coating materials, and construction chemicals?
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Swan Hill
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Victoria
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You crazy adult are making bad decisions and this junk will be let to my generation to clean up
Thanks for nothing. Regards the next generation
Thanks for nothing. Regards the next generation
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Moulamein
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New South Wales
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Routine water use can be excluded from your Environmental Impact Statement.
Will you publish annual water usage reports and disclose this data publicly to ensure transparency?
Will you publish annual water usage reports and disclose this data publicly to ensure transparency?
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Moulamein
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New South Wales
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There are 9 main components of a BESS
What are the decommissioning and or recycling plans of these components?
What are the decommissioning and or recycling plans of these components?
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Gannawarra
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Victoria
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What is being put in place for Cooling & Maintenance Usage?
How do you quantify routine operational and environmental water use, and will these figures be published monthly for community insight?
How do you quantify routine operational and environmental water use, and will these figures be published monthly for community insight?
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Moulamein
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New South Wales
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What Stormwater & PFAS Management is in place?
What infrastructure or procedures are in place to ensure collected firewater runs through PFAS treatment or storage ponding to prevent groundwater or farm supply contamination?
What infrastructure or procedures are in place to ensure collected firewater runs through PFAS treatment or storage ponding to prevent groundwater or farm supply contamination?
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Barham
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New South Wales
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Testing Protocols
How frequently will suppression systems be tested, and how are these tests tracked and reported—including water usage and system integrity?
How frequently will suppression systems be tested, and how are these tests tracked and reported—including water usage and system integrity?
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Project Details
Application Number
SSD-9254-Mod-4
Main Project
SSD-9254
Assessment Type
SSD Modifications
Development Type
Electricity Generation - Solar
Local Government Areas
Mid-Western Regional
Contact Planner
Name
Cameron
Ashe
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