I am writing to express my strong disapproval of the proposed Berrendong Wind Farm project. As a frequent visitor to the area, I have witnessed firsthand the beauty and tranquility that this region offers.
Unfortunately, the construction of a wind farm in this area would irreversibly alter the landscape, disrupt the peaceful environment that so many of us cherish, and be devastating for land owners and and the community.

One of the main reasons my family and I enjoy visiting our friends' property at 167 Rockford lane, Yarrabin, is because it allows us to disconnect from the constant distractions of modern life. Their lifestyle property is completely off the grid. The absence of mobile phones, television, and video games allows us to truly appreciate the wonders of nature and enjoy quality time together.
One of the things we love most is star gazing with our young children without the interfere of unnatural light - something we can’t enjoy living in Sydney.

The introduction of a wind farm would bring with it the intrusion of artificial lights, noise pollution, and the unsightly presence of towering turbines on World’s End Ridgeline. This would undoubtedly detract from the picturesque landscape that currently defines the area.

Moreover, the negative impact on the native fauna cannot be overlooked. The construction and operation of the wind farm would disrupt the natural habitats of various species, leading to devastating effects on their sleep and movement patterns, reproductive cycles and much more. We have seen similar consequences in other countries where wind farms have been established, and it is disheartening to think that the same fate could await the wildlife in this area.

Additionally, the encroachment of wind farms on the properties surrounding the Berrendong Wind Farm site is a cause for concern. Many property owners in the area have invested in their land precisely because of the peace and tranquility it offers. The presence of giant wind turbines would undoubtedly decrease property values and deter potential buyers, leading to a decline in the local real estate market. This would have a significant impact on the property owners in the area and I have seen first hand the emotional stress it is already causing.

In conclusion, I strongly disapprove of the Berrendong Wind Farm project due to the detrimental effects it would have on the natural beauty, wildlife, and property market in the yarrabin area. I urge ARK energy to listen to the community feedback and eliminate the turbines along the World’s End Ridgeline.
I hope the NSW government reconsider the construction of this wind farm and explore alternative, less intrusive methods of generating renewable energy. Let us preserve the untouched nature and serenity that this area currently offers for future generations to enjoy.

Thank you for considering my concerns. I trust that you will take them into account when making decisions regarding the Berrendong Wind Farm project.

I have been monitoring this and other Windfarms now for over a decade. This project, and so many like it, are white elephants. The science and the costings do NOT add up. These projects are only possible due to the enormous subsidies provided by the Government, which in other words means me, my family the Australian people.
Why will the government not stop and look at the figures? ALL of the components for these projects require fossil fuels to make!
With specific regards to the Burrendong Wind Farm, the proponent has continually deflected and ignored the many many concerns raised by landholders in and around the project who will be directly and adversely impacted. There will be damage to the environment, negative health affects to nearby residents by way of noise, visual effects and shadow flicker just to name a few problems. I once attended a meeting with the proponents via zoom or teams meeting. This project is supposed to be about saving the environment, yet the Wind Farm openly admitted that their primary reason for being involved was to make a profit!
This project is no good for our local community, nor for the people of NSW who will be further burdened with the even increasing costs of energy, and this doesn't even factor in the enormous and looming costs to develop the REZ needed to carry this proposed energy to a grid where it can be used.
Please record this as my objection.

Hi all,

Please see attached.

Regards :)

Hello all,

Please see attached.

Regards

I vehemently disagree to the South Korean company ARK energy's proposal of installing over 70+ wind turbines and their associated infrastructure along the World's End Ridgeline.

Our property in the Worlds End valley was purchased by our father for the purpose of somewhere to get back to nature and 'get away from it all'.
The installation of exceptionally large, constantly moving wind turbines goes completely against what being in the valley is all about.

How can a non-recyclable system, that needs to bulldoze over 600+ hectares of bushland and wildlife habitat be allowed to proceed? We have an abundance of Micro Bats, Glossy Red-Tailed Cockatoos, Wedge Tail Eagles and Koala's that call this valley home. The destruction of this amount of land goes against the principal of living a more sustainable existence with minimal harm to the landscape and its inhabitants.

All of this ruination for a system that can only produce intermittent energy. Which then also leads to intermittent noise. A valley that is composed of beautiful rock formations which will only enhance the bouncing around of noise produced by these abhorrent turbines. All of this ruination for a system that will only degrade and lose its efficiency over time. So, a system that is intermittent at best, becomes even more ineffective, to the point where it becomes useless. As the turbines degrade, where do the bits and paint flakes go? Into our water supply to taint it, causing harm to humans and our freshwater life that call our rivers home. Onto our land causing harm to our soil and wildlife that call the valley home. Why destroy the land for this?

The peace, tranquility and beautiful unobstructed World's End Ridgeline view will be castaway if this proposal goes ahead.
Not to forget the possible repercussions to the decrease in value of our land if these unreliable, obscenely large weather dependent, eye-sores are permitted. Would you want to purchase land in a beautiful tranquil valley if all you could see was a series of giant, man-made behemoths as you walk out onto your front porch?

The only people to benefit from this proposal is a multi national Non-Australian company who does not care about our beautiful bush, wildlife or families who call Worlds End home. Families who have endeavored to work with the land, rather than scar and maim it.

We implore the Department of Planning to seriously consider what they would be allowing to go ahead.

I object to the Burrendong Wind Farm Project. Please see attached submission.

I am a longtime friend of the Pedersen family whose property is at 167 Rockford lane, Yarrabin. I went to high school with one of the family and we have been friends for 35 years!

As soon as we were young adults, I started to visit the property at Yarrabin regularly for weekends away. Groups of us would drive there to escape our busy city lives, to spend time with each other, in nature. We’d go for bush walks and swims during the day, sit around the campfire at night, talking, sharing food, looking at the stars, listening to music and dancing. And always within sight of the beautiful and expansive views of the Worlds End ridge line. It was so wonderful, and such a welcome escape from urban life in Sydney.

The Pedersen children each invited their friends to these weekends, so that everyone got to know each other, friendships and relationships were formed and the result is a wonderful community of people. Now many of us have our own children and we relish our trips to the Pedersen property in Yarrabin. The kids run around together, play in nature, with no devices in sight, and are so happy there. Us adults connect with each other, rest and recover from our busy and stressful lives in the city and enjoy being in nature in the fresh air and beautiful surroundings. With no phone reception, we get to really switch off from our devices and have a welcome and much needed break from technology. It is so peaceful, we love it.

All this is now in danger, from the Ark energy proposal to erect wind turbines on the Worlds End ridge line. This proposal will completely destroy the beautiful surroundings and peaceful serenity at the Pedersen property. Just the proposal alone has caused a great amount of stress to the family and our community in the last couple of years. But if it is successful, the construction of these wind turbines will ruin the future of our community there too.

We beg you to save our beautiful community, landscape, wildlife and bush land, by saying no to this destructive proposal.

Thank you.