Over the last few years, and more recently on the 12-13th December 2017, grass and bushfires have occurred in both the Mt Fairy and Boro localities.
Air support has played a crucial role in effectively fighting these fires, protecting both property and important habitats utilised by vulnerable species. This air support has included helicopters (mapping and water dumps) and large planes (applying fire retardant - see attached photo).
Given the number and size of the planned wind turbines it would be dangerous and practically impossible to deploy these aircraft in the vicinity of any turbine.
If the wind farm proceeds how will our properties receive adequate protection from fire if we are unable to receive air support, particularly as many areas are inaccessible to vehicles? Our small community is deeply concerned by this issue.
Also as an owner of a 40 hectares with a high level of ecological diversity and provides habitat for a number of vulnerable native birds such as glossy black cockatoos, scarlet robins - and other native species such as wedged-tailed eagles. I am greatly concerned about the impact of the turbines on both their habitat and flight paths. Given the number of eagles which are killed by turbines each year, I am troubled by the proposal to place such large turbines in an area that supports many native bird species which are already under threat.
While I support renewable energy (having a stand alone solar system myself) I don't feel these giant turbines are necessarily appropriate in areas such as Mt Fairy and Boro. I'm perplexed about the drive for wind power when there are other less intrusive options for renewable energy.

Please find attached my submission on deficiencies and oversight contained in Annex J, Aeronautical assessment report

Please find attached Chapter 2 - Traffic and Transport