Please see my attached submission

Please see my submission attached.

My husband and I have been landowners and primary producers in the locality of Bowning and Binalong for over 42years. We would like to lodge our objection to the modification of the Coppabella Wind Farm which seeks to include decentralised BESS units at turbine locations within the project. The addition of six BESS containers per turbine is an unacceptable fire risk and is spreading the risk across the project site. This area has a significant history of fires (caused by both lightning and human activity) and this risk will be seriously magnified by the placement of multiple decentralised BESS units. There are serious risks from thermal runaway, chemical leaks into watershed river systems, and explosions from such units. The terrain is difficult for ground based firefighting and the presence of turbines will impede aerial fire fighting support. In addition, turbines have a propensity to interfere with weather radar and multiple communication systems compounding the risk to residents and livestock. I am attaching the report provided to YVC by Mr. Michael Gray. There is a cumulative impact from multiple renewable energy projects either operational, approved or proposed in the Yass Valley which present an unfair burden and risk to our lives and livelihoods.
Sincerely Pamela Sheppard