PP 42 of the Biodiversity Assessment Addendum states under 5.2.1. that the loss of 240 ha of native vegetation including 2 EEC's is "recognised but not considered to be substantial in this context".

What scale or measure are they using, the loss of 240 ha of native vegetation is substantial, no farmer in the south east of NSW or anywhere in Victoria would be able to get away with this!

Obviously NSW applies 2 sets of rules, one for uncontrolled wind turbine proposals on the basis of winding Sydney's Green Vote, another for NSW's rural citizens.

This submission totally avoids the cumulative effect of land clearing associated with other approved Wind Energy Industrial complexs such as Yass Valley, Conroys Gap, Culerain Range, Crookwell and on and on and on.

The cumulative effect on land clearing of threatened EEC's in southern NSW from Industrial Wind developments is potenitally devastating to the Yellow Box Red Gum Woodland. This EEC the subject on 100's or landowner Landcare Projects supported by Federal Funding. Therefore on the one hand you have farmers trying to restore Yellow Box EEC and on the other hand the Wind Industry Dozing it over with the consent and blessing of an inept NSW Planning system.

The Rye Park Wind Facility Biodiversity Assessment Addendum does not rate any of it's impacts on the environment as significant, and yet it involves:
100 km of new formed tracks;
12.5 km of 330 kv Power line easements;
18.6 km of new tracts for the above easements.
16 has of permanent damage to soil by footings and hardstands.

By any measure these impacts are significant.

What scale do these energy speculators use?

I am a host landholder along with my wife Linda of the proposed Rye Park Windfarm and I am very proud to be part of such a regionally and personally significant project. I have livestock and cropping on the property and I know that construction will be very inconvenient, but long term, once operating, will have very little impact day to day. The rental income from our 5 turbines will allow us to do much needed improvements to our property and eventually build a house on the farm. We are currently renting a house 40 kilometres from the farm. We have no hesitation building the house within 2 kilometres of the nearest turbine. The money we spend on improvements will mostly spent in Boorowa and Rye Park. We will also be able to reduce our farm and overdraft debt.

We have independently researched windfarms and believe the noise impacts will be negligible because the sound of wind most days is what you here. I personally like the serene appearance of the turbines. I know they have little environmental impact in operation but enormous environmental benefits because of the clean renewable power produced compared with polluting alternatives like coal fired power stations feed by coal mines.

Regionally it would be hard to think of a less intrusive project that could produce such large financial benefits. Not only is there millions of dollars pouring into the local economy but there is also a community fund of close to $300,000. This will be very useful for community projects. I am involved with local voluntary committees struggling for funds that could provide even better services with the help of this money.

So for the sake of the State, the Country, Environment, local farmers, businesses and most importantly, the hard working local people pass this submission please,

yours sincerely, Paul Cavangh

I agree & support this project

I am satisfied that bringing growth into the area via introduction of renewable energy will benefit the local community in the short and long term. Introduction of permanent jobs and indirect benefits to the community.
I am happy that trustpower has consulted with neighbours and is entering agreements with them.
I am aware that there will be a community enhancement fund that will have ongoing benefits to the local area.

Clean energy makes sense, most other developed nations were early adopters of the technology and we are lagging.

I support the Rye Park Wind Farm. It will be good for the district and the Region

Renewable energy will create local jobs and reduce the polluting extraction and use of fossil fuels.

We need to look forward & the Rye Park Wind farm is a positive step to a brighter future of our town.

Renewable energy is the only way to move forward. The wind farm will be a great asset to the community.

Good morning,

I read the proposal with great enthusiasm, I strongly believe that any steps towards a cleaner world are worth while. This particular proposal for wind power in the region makes a lot of sense and will greatly benefit not just the local community but also many thousands of others. I have family in the region and they are very motivated to work towards this proposal becoming a reality and I can see why.

The local economy will benefit in a multitude of ways due to increased numbers of workers living and spending in the local community. National recognition of the area which will drive greater tourism further leading to revenue growth in the region.

Wind, solar and hydro energy should be a priority wherever possible and this region is ideal for wind power.

Kindest regards