Electricity Generating Works (Solar Farm)

The development involves the construction of a solar farm consisting of 16,000 solar modules producing 6.05MW (DC) capacity. The solar modules (consisting of a photovoltaic (PV) panels) are proposed to be arranged in 95 rows measuring either 90m or 60m in length and will be 2m wide. Each row will be spaced approximately 6m apart. Each row of PV Panels will be attached to motorised trackers on posts that will rotate to follow the sun throughout the day. The development also involves the construction of; an inverter station, BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) station, internal access road, 2.1m high perimeter chain wire security fence and screening landscaping. Additionally, it is proposed to remove a single tree and demolish a farm shed. The subject land has an area of approximately 72.8 hectares, the solar farm will occupy approximately 22.6 hectares of the subject land. The site has direct frontage to the Mitchell Highway and the solar farm is proposed to be sited adjacent to the front boundary. Access to the land is proposed via a new access point onto the Mitchell Highway.