I object to the proposed Jupiter wind farm project. The impact on the local wildlife will be significant and cannot be offset by simply purchasing pockets of land elsewhere. The local area has a unique habitat footprint that includes endangered and threatened species. Bird species are subject to blade strike and loss of habitat to nest. Land disturbance will severely impact soil sensitive species such as orchids. There are dense Casuarina stands within the proposed area that I believe have not been correctly identified in the EIS.
As an area we already have two other windfarms that have severely impacted on the numbers of yellow tail and glossy black cockatoos which fly slowly and are subject to blade strike. In the 13 years I have lived here I have seen fewer and fewer flights of the yellow tail black cockatoo feeding in the nearby pines. How far will numbers have to dwindle before blade strike is acknowledged as a serious threat to certain species that fly in flocks to wide ranging feeding grounds?
Greening Australia has entered into a significant number of re-planting projects with local land owners, myself one of them. Each land owner sets aside land to plant 200 Casuarina trees and protect them to create stands of Casuarinas to encourage more Glossy Blacks into the area. This allows them feeding and resting grounds so they are able to breed. They feed through a broad corridor and are vulnerable to loss of feeding ground and habitat trees. These projects are government funded and account for thousands of man hours and dollars. We have two wind farms very close that are already affecting numbers. It is not conceivable surely to allow any more devastation to the local feeding grounds on the north/south ridge and the nature reserve situated in Mulloon both of which are within the Jupiter site. There are significant stands on other properties that are opposed to the project going ahead and unfortunately these will attract the birds to the area to be potentially struck down.
Most recently we have seen the catastrophic events of the Currandooly fire that was reported as being caused by a crow interacting with the high voltage power lines that exist to facilitate the Infigen Wind Farm. This must alert the NSW planning dept of the dangers not only to bird life but to residents, of which are many in a high risk bush fire area.

I strongly object to the Jupiter Wind Farm on the following grounds:

-Health Impact
-Noise Impact
-Property Value
-Visual Impact
-Bush Fire Risk
-Effect on wild life

I attend on making a further submission at a later stage.

I object to the proposed Jupiter Wind farm on several grounds.
1. The advertised turbine height is 173 metres at the tip of the blade, this is much higher than both Capital and Woodlawn turbines which are located 10 -15 kms to the east of this proposal. The visual pollution will be markedly increased. An industrial scale installation of this size has no place close to the residential areas around the village of Tarago.
2. The increased height of turbine blades will increase noise pollution; my understanding is that with inceased height of turbine blades comes a decrease in the frequency of turbine noise, the lower frequency ie infrasound can penetrate building structure to a greater degree. This is unacceptable as the disturbing feature of sound and associated vibration is accentuated.
3. Environmental concerns: Nadgigomar Nature Reserves lie 10 kms to the east of the proposed installation, these reserves are regionally significant for plant and animal communities and contain one of the best remaining grassy forest and woodland communities on the Southern Tablelands. The small size and isolation of these reserve sections renders them highly vulnerable to disturbance especially fire. Given that two grass fires have occurred under power lines associated with both Capital and Woodlawn wind turbines within the last month apparently caused by a bird interacting with high voltage wire, the risk to the environment as well as to the residential and farming communities is very high.
4. Increased large scale road traffic which will occur during the construction phase is a serious threat to all other road users. Increased noise pollution and dust pollution during construction will also contribute to health and safety concerns for the community.

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I wish to object to the proposed Jupiter Wind Farm.
My objections are as follows;
The proposed wind farm will disrupt the natural views from my Dad's property and surrounding areas.
The proposed wind farm will have a negative effect on people visiting the area, as well as people wanting to reside in the area. Impacting on schools, businesses and amenities within the area.
There are already a number of wind farms (Woodlawn, Capital) within close proximity of the proposed windfarm, as well as Woodlawn Bioreactor and other recycle facilities, another wind farm would be a big ask of a relatively small rural community.
The high number of residents the proposed wind farm with impact upon.
I do not believe that any proposed beautification project would relieve the impact of the proposed turbines in the surrounding area of my property.
The increased safety risk to school children in the surrounding area and the disruption to their school bus services.
The likelihood of causing health issues such as sleeplessness, migraine headaches and epileptic episodes due to noise and the emission of light flashes from the proposed turbines.
Disruption to television, mobile phone, radio and internet services in the surrounding area of my Dad's property.
Increases risk of bush fire within the surrounding area of my property, therefore causing an increased risk to my property.
The risk of devaluing my Dad's property in the real estate market.
Possible impact on the animals on my Dad's property and surrounding properties.
Possible impact on the native animals residing within the proposed area and surrounding areas.
Research has shown that wind turbines on an average actually only create approximately half of their proposed power supply.

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I wish to object to the proposed Jupiter Wind Farm.
My objections are as follows;
The proposed wind farm will disrupt the natural views from my Dad's property and surrounding areas.
The proposed wind farm will have a negative effect on people visiting the area, as well as people wanting to reside in the area. Impacting on schools, businesses and amenities within the area.
There are already a number of wind farms (Woodlawn, Capital) within close proximity of the proposed windfarm, as well as Woodlawn Bioreactor and other recycle facilities, another wind farm would be a big ask of a relatively small rural community.
The high number of residents the proposed wind farm with impact upon.
I do not believe that any proposed beautification project would relieve the impact of the proposed turbines in the surrounding area of my property.
The increased safety risk to school children in the surrounding area and the disruption to their school bus services.
The likelihood of causing health issues such as sleeplessness, migraine headaches and epileptic episodes due to noise and the emission of light flashes from the proposed turbines.
Disruption to television, mobile phone, radio and internet services in the surrounding area of my Dad's property.
Increases risk of bush fire within the surrounding area of my property, therefore causing an increased risk to my property.
The risk of devaluing my Dad's property in the real estate market.
Possible impact on the animals on my Dad's property and surrounding properties.
Possible impact on the native animals residing within the proposed area and surrounding areas.
Research has shown that wind turbines on an average actually only create approximately half of their proposed power supply.

Please delete any personal information before publication.
I wish to object to the proposed Jupiter Wind Farm.
My objections are as follows;
The proposed wind farm will disrupt the natural views from my property and surrounding areas.
The proposed wind farm will have a negative effect on people visiting the area, as well as people wanting to reside in the area. Impacting on schools, businesses and amenities within the area.
There are already a number of wind farms (Woodlawn, Capital) within close proximity of the proposed windfarm, as well as Woodlawn Bioreactor and other recycle facilities, another wind farm would be a big ask of a relatively small rural community.
The high number of residents the proposed wind farm with impact upon.
I do not believe that any proposed beautification project would relieve the impact of the proposed turbines in the surrounding area of my property.
The increased safety risk to school children in the surrounding area and the disruption to their school bus services.
The likelihood of causing health issues such as sleeplessness, migraine headaches and epileptic episodes due to noise and the emission of light flashes from the proposed turbines.
Disruption to television, mobile phone, radio and internet services in the surrounding area of my property.
Increases risk of bush fire within the surrounding area of my property, therefore causing an increased risk to my property.
The risk of devaluing my property in the real estate market.
Possible impact on the animals on our property and surrounding properties.
Possible impact on the native animals residing within the proposed area and surrounding areas.
Research has shown that wind turbines on an average actually only create approximately half of their proposed power supply.

I am a resident of the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area and I wish to express my strong support for the Jupiter Wind Farm. In addition to the very significant environmental benefits of this proposal it will enhance local infrastructure and create skilled local jobs both during construction and throughout its life.

I am very disappointed to have discovered that Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council are making a submission opposing the Project and it is essential that that submission is not interpreted as representing the views of all local residents.

Please delete any personal information before publication.
I wish to object to the proposed Jupiter Wind Farm.
My objections are as follows;
The proposed wind farm will disrupt the natural views from my property and surrounding areas.
The proposed wind farm will have a negative effect on people visiting the area, as well as people wanting to reside in the area. Impacting on schools, businesses and amenities within the area.
There are already a number of wind farms (Woodlawn, Capital) within close proximity of the proposed windfarm, as well as Woodlawn Bioreactor and other recycle facilities, another wind farm would be a big ask of a relatively small rural community.
The high number of residents the proposed wind farm with impact upon.
I do not believe that any proposed beautification project would relieve the impact of the proposed turbines in the surrounding area of my property.
The increased safety risk to school children in the surrounding area and the disruption to their school bus services.
The likelihood of causing health issues such as sleeplessness, migraine headaches and epileptic episodes due to noise and the emission of light flashes from the proposed turbines.
Disruption to television, mobile phone, radio and internet services in the surrounding area of my property.
Increases risk of bush fire within the surrounding area of my property, therefore causing an increased risk to my property.
The risk of devaluing my property in the real estate market.
Possible impact on the animals on our property and surrounding properties.
Possible impact on the native animals residing within the proposed area and surrounding areas.
Research has shown that wind turbines on an average actually only create approximately half of their proposed power supply.

Please delete any personal information before publication.
I wish to object to the proposed Jupiter Wind Farm.
My objections are as follows;
The proposed wind farm will disrupt the natural views from my property and surrounding areas.
The proposed wind farm will have a negative effect on people visiting the area, as well as people wanting to reside in the area. Impacting on schools, businesses and amenities within the area.
There are already a number of wind farms (Woodlawn, Capital) within close proximity of the proposed windfarm, as well as Woodlawn Bioreactor and other recycle facilities, another wind farm would be a big ask of a relatively small rural community.
The high number of residents the proposed wind farm with impact upon.
I do not believe that any proposed beautification project would relieve the impact of the proposed turbines in the surrounding area of my property.
The increased safety risk to school children in the surrounding area and the disruption to their school bus services.
The likelihood of causing health issues such as sleeplessness, migraine headaches and epileptic episodes due to noise and the emission of light flashes from the proposed turbines.
Disruption to television, mobile phone, radio and internet services in the surrounding area of my property.
Increases risk of bush fire within the surrounding area of my property, therefore causing an increased risk to my property.
The risk of devaluing my property in the real estate market.
Possible impact on the animals on our property and surrounding properties.
Possible impact on the native animals residing within the proposed area and surrounding areas.
Research has shown that wind turbines on an average actually only create approximately half of their proposed power supply.

I wish to lodge my objection to the proposed Jupiter wind farm for the following reasons:
* Location - the proposed Jupiter wind farm will impact an area of the Southern Highlands of NSW that is largely rural residential. As such a huge number of landholders will be affected. Officials from the Department of Planning stated at a public meeting on the 7th December that, of all the wind farms under consideration in NSW, Jupiter is at the highest level in terms of the number of residents that would be impacted. According to the EIS there are 140 dwellings within 3kms, and there are 250 dwellings within 5kms, as well as hundreds more not far beyond that distance. In addition there are many more landholders within those distances that have building permits but have yet to build. With that many landholders impacted by the proposed Jupiter wind farm, and the overwhelming majority of them opposed to the development, it is outrageous that this location would be approved!
* Lack of Consultation - when this project was first proposed there was NO community consultation. This was also the case in the period prior to the approval of the existing Capital wind farm. It is only when the Jupiter proposal was first rejected, after huge community opposition, that EPYC scrambled to set up some token efforts at community consultation, in order to have the decision against them reversed by being seen to do the right thing. Their methods until that time were mostly aimed at tying up the farmers who would host the turbines, offer them attractive remuneration, and swear them to confidentiality agreements. So after that a few token public meetings were held to inform the community. Having attended these meetings, I know that the overwhelming majority of landholders present were vehemently opposed to the proposal of Jupiter wind farm. None of the issues raised by landholders were addressed by the proponents, and the couple of politicians present promised to take the views of the landholders to the relevant government department for consideration. This lack of community consultation, with no regard to the opinions of the huge number of landholders that would be affected, is just wrong!
* Visibility - the turbines proposed for this wind farm will be 173 metres high ie 40 metres higher than the Sydney Harbour Bridge! Turbines that high are visible for 40 kms! The government has recently approved turbines of 200 metres. If the Jupiter wind farm is approved, it would be possible for them to request a modification to have these even larger turbines. The EIS states that many residents will suffer a visual impact - no kidding - but they suggest that residents can plant a few trees to overcome that. This suggestion totally ignores the fact that these landholders have the right to enjoy their existing view rather than have it destroyed by the addition of massive wind towers!
* Traffic Hazards- during the construction phase there will be a huge increase in traffic associated with a wind farm on our narrow local roads, that were not built to cope with such loads. And after that there will be additional traffic associated with the operation and maintenance of a wind farm. I am yet to see a significant improvement in the roads between Bungendore and Tarago despite the additional traffic that has been generated by the Capital wind farm, so the increase in traffic hazards that would be generated by another wind farm in the area is unacceptable.
* Fire Risks - this locality has recently experienced two major bush fires - one started near the site of the proposed Jupiter wind farm, which burnt out 500 Ha, the other started on the Capital wind farm and burnt out nearly 4000 Ha. It ravaged many properties, including my own. On this property I lost more than half my paddocks, winter fodder for my livestock, about 10 kms of fencing, 10,000 mature windbreak trees, and the work of a lifetime is in ruins. It will take years and years to recover. It is a fact that the area covered by the proposed Jupiter wind farm is already an area of high bushfire risk. As our climate changes we have been told to expect higher temperatures, more days of catastrophic fire danger, more electrical storm activity, and in fact more catastrophic events such as bushfires. This summer is a good indication of what to expect with the hottest summer on record - again! It is also a fact that wind farms increase the bushfire risk in their location. Occasionally wind turbines spark or catch fire, the main causes being lightning strikes, electrical malfunction, and mechanical failure. Once ignited, the chances of fighting a turbine fire are slim due to their height and the remote locations that they are often in. While large fire events may be reported by news organizations, smaller incidents usually go unpublished, and official reports about them are not publically available. Added to that is the risk of fires in the associated electrical infrastructure, as well as the ongoing running and maintenance of the wind farm, and the potential risk of human error. The recent Currandooley bushfire, of which I am a victim, is said to have been caused by a crow landing on the high voltage wires. If it really was something as innocuous as that, then an additional wind farm in the form of the proposed Jupiter wind farm will be a recipe for another disaster!
* Lack of Responsibility - Industry literature and local experience clearly demonstrates that fire associated with wind farms is a significant risk, which cannot be fully mitigated. The CFA Emergency Management Guidelines states 'wind turbines manufactured today incorporate the highest quality and safety standards. Despite this, CFA recognises that the risk of fire always exists when electronics and flammable oils and hydraulic fluids exist in the same enclosure. The risk of fire can be associated with malfunctioning turbine bearings, inadequate crankcases lubrication, cable damage during rotation, electrical shorting or arcing occurring in transmission and distribution facilities.' It also states in regard to Fuel/Vegetation Management: An important part of BMPs responsibility is fuel/vegetation management. Partnerships between wind farm operators and CFA are also important to ensure that wind farm operators include the appropriate measures within their plans. During the Fire Danger Period (FDP):
4.1 Grass should be no more than 100mm in height and leaf litter no more than 10mm deep for a distance of thirty (30) metres around constructed buildings and viewing platforms;
4.2 A fuel reduced area of four (4) metres width should be maintained around the perimeter of electricity compounds and substation type facilities;
4.3 There should be no long grass or deep leaf litter in areas where plant and heavy equipment will be working; and
4.4 All plant and heavy equipment should carry at least one 9 Litre Water Stored Pressure fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 3A.

I am not confident that the existing Capital windfarm, where the Currandooley fire started, had in place responsible fuel and vegetation management practices. It is interesting to note that the Capital wind farm is only now taking action well after the horse has bolted (more than 2weeks after the fire) and they are currently grading fire breaks around their infrastructure and creating gravel pads around their turbines! A blatant disregard for the additional fire risks the windfarm places on a community, and the safety of that community, shows a serious lack of responsibility! The proposed Jupiter wind farm is too great a risk to the safety of the surrounding landholders, including myself and my family.