Wind turbine blade failures and debris incidents reported in the media demonstrate real safety concerns. Large blades have detached and scattered debris across farmland in overseas and Australian incidents. Residents and landholders should not be placed at unnecessary risk.

There is a huge potential impact on groundwater systems from excavation and construction works. Any contamination or alteration of groundwater flows could affect farming operations and stock water supplies. Water security is critical in regional NSW.

The proposal threatens the peaceful rural lifestyle currently enjoyed by residents south of Narromine and north of Tomingley. Industrial infrastructure operating day and night is incompatible with quiet agricultural living. Rural communities should not become sacrifice zones for corporate energy developments.

The proposal threatens the peaceful rural lifestyle currently enjoyed by residents south of Narromine and north of Tomingley. Industrial infrastructure operating day and night is incompatible with quiet agricultural living. Rural communities should not become sacrifice zones for corporate energy developments.

The cumulative environmental impacts of 38 turbines, access roads, substations, transmission lines, and the BESS have not been adequately addressed. Large-scale clearing and excavation will disturb native habitat and biodiversity. The project footprint is excessive for a rural agricultural district.

Community has concerns that nearby property values may decline as a result of the wind farm and BESS infrastructure. Media coverage from other wind farm regions has shown ongoing disputes about reduced buyer interest near turbine developments. Rural landowners should not bear financial losses caused by industrialisation.

The project will dramatically alter the visual landscape of the Narromine Shire. Turbines hundreds of metres high will dominate the skyline and permanently damage the natural rural character of the region. Residents should not lose their scenic amenity for an industrial energy project.

The battery energy storage system introduces a significant fire risk to the district. Media reports from Australia and overseas have highlighted lithium battery fires that burned for days and released toxic smoke into surrounding communities. Rural emergency services may not have adequate resources to respond to a major BESS incident.

Infrasound emitted by large wind turbines remains a serious concern for many residents living near wind developments. Reports from other wind farm regions describe headaches, sleep disruption, stress, and anxiety linked to turbine operations. The precautionary principle should apply until independent long-term health studies are completed.

The project industrialises limited, irreplaceable productive agricultural land.
Prime pastoral and cropping country must be preserved for food production, not converted into an industrial energy precinct that’s poisoned forever and ruined with junk infrastructure, towers, hardstand areas, road works and transmission corridors.