I object to this proposal for the reasons detailed in my below submission

1. Poor Choice of Location - This farm should be built further away from farm land and urban growth and make use of roof tops in the cities/government buildings - Recommend this occurs in locations where more sunny days occur than Goulburn.
2. There is no specifically outlined evidence or data of benefits to Goulburn Local area in the form of renewable energy being made available to the local community.
3. Environmental disadvantages of solar farms after decommissioning primarily involve soil and water contamination from hazardous materials (lead, cadmium), habitat destruction, increased erosion, and significant waste management challenges. Improper removal of panels can cause toxins to leach into the ground, while land clearance disrupts ecosystems and reduces future agricultural viability.
Key environmental issues include:
Hazardous Material Leaching: Older or damaged solar panels may contain toxic heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and chromium, which can leach into soil and groundwater if not disposed of properly.
Solid Waste Crisis: Due to a lack of specialized recycling facilities, many panels may end up in landfills, leading to long-term environmental risks.
Soil Degradation and Erosion: The removal of equipment often involves clearing vegetation, leading to degraded ground cover, increased erosion, and potential pollution of nearby water bodies.
Habitat Disruption: Large-scale removal activities can disturb local ecosystems, causing further harm to wildlife that adapted to the site.
Contamination from Infrastructure: Inadequate removal of underground cables, concrete foundations, and steel piles can lead to long-term soil contamination and reduced land capability for agriculture.
4. Potential for safety risks being increased if the farm is built in this location as the solar panels increase of glare to pilots flying in and out of the near by airport.