I also believe if the government wants to go solar, all government buildings need to be covered first and then shopping centres.

I object to the proposed Oxley Solar Farm for the following reasons:
Negative effects on the native flora and fauna bio-diversity
The proximity to a national park with the attendant fire hazard
Negative effect on a significant local recreation tourist area
Effect on the water catchment

I object to this development on a number of grounds discussed in the below attachment.

My Name is Angus Roberts and I am currently in my 4th year at UNE studying a Bachelor of Rural Science. I have recently become aware of the proposal to build a ridiculous amount of solar panels over land that is highly regarded as being productive. I am against this as this land can sustain the production of meat and fibre better than lots of other land in the country. The placement of these projects is ill thought and has not been taking into enough consideration due to the want to place a mega solar farm near the local attraction of the blue hole. This construction will damage the areas tourism as it will be a black wall of solar and not the green and lush views of nature that are present now.

I am submitting my strong objection to the proposed solar farm development by Oxley Solar Development Pty Ltd.
I frequently travel to Armidale for business and I am extremely concerned about the idea of industrial solar plants in the region being so close to rural residential areas.
I am all for renewable energy development, however the proposed location is in full view of rural residential areas and on the boundary of our National Park. There is close to half a million hectares of suitable locations in the New England region, it is not fair to further stress local farmers and residents, following severe drought, when so many other locations are available.
As an owner of a real estate company, I understand the need for development, however I urge you to take into account the local community and realise this project is un-Australian and does not belong in a rural residential area.
In summary, I object to Oxley Solar Farm – SSD No 10346 on the grounds that the proposal will significantly change the local landscape and the applicant (Oxley Solar Development Pty Ltd) has not taken into consideration the impact it will have on local residents.
I look forward to hearing the development application has been rejected so local residents can go about their daily lives without this unnecessary stress.
Please feel free to contact me on 0414 406 965 or [email protected] to discuss further.
I have not made any monetary political contributions.
Many thanks,
Michael Murray

I object to the project because of the visual impact on our prime agriculture land. Solar farms should not have to viewed by any neighbours. The stress levels put on the neighbours is heart breaking and very damaging to the community. Renewable Energy should not be near any National Parks due to the high fire risks in National Parks.