Hi, I am writing in support of the Rye Park wind farm. Unlike the burning of fossil fuels, wind turbines do not produce heat-trapping greenhouse gases. Instead, they redistribute heat. Rotating turbine blades draw down warmer air from higher up in the atmosphere. Wind’s climatic impacts could be reduced by increasing the height of the turbine rotor to reduce interactions between the turbulent air behind them and the ground. The Rye Park wind farm has done this by increasing the tip height form 157m to 200m - Despite the increase in the height of the turbines and the rotor swept area, the specialist ecological assessments identified that its unlikely the modification will increase the risk of blade strike or adverse impacts to bird and bat species listed under State and Commonwealth legislation. The Project is strongly aligned with the NSW Government energy and Commonwealth climate policies. The Project will provide 100% emissions free, renewable energy and help NSW with its inevitable transition away from its current reliance on fossil fuels which are continuing to contribute to climate change impacts. The Project will provide full time employment for up to 250 staff during construction and up to 10 ongoing regional jobs during its operational life providing increased employment opportunities. Therefore by installing the wind turbines on the Rye Park farm, not only are you creating more jobs for regional towns you are creating an efficient, sustainable power source.

As per previous submissions about late lodgement of submission as discussed with Tatsiana Bandaruk

160 Grassy Creek Road
Rye Park, NSW 2586
2nd June 2020

Rye Park Wind Farm - Modification 1
SSD-6693-Mod-1

I strongly support the Rye Park Wind Farm. I believe there are various advantages of wind power including:
• Creating jobs for local community members
• They can be constructed on existing farms
• It is a sustainable and clean fuel source
These benefits have already positively impacted my life. Community members have the opportunity to remain in the rural area with increased job opportunities with potential for ongoing employment in the future. Additionally, these employees have already begun supporting local businesses. Farmers will benefit with extra income that will allow them to continue to run stock and drought proof farms. It will make farms more sustainable for future generations to remain on the land.

I strongly believe the use of non-polluting renewable energy will benefit our future.

Regards,
Maddison Pearsall

As per previous submission regarding late lodgement of submissions as per Tatsiana Bandruk

As per previous submission about late lodgement

As we could not download the huge amount of pages in this modification request and had to wait for a USB from TILT I will be lodging submission after the closing date as discussed with Tansiana Bandruk DPI&E