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The next chapter in Lithgow’s energy story

Alinta Energy is developing the Ben Bullen Wind Farm project between Ben Bullen and Palmers Oaky in the Lithgow City Council area.

Quick facts

project size

Project size: Up to 461 MW

turbines

Number of turbines: Up to 64

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Expected operating life: 30+ years

Project planning timeline

1
Proposal announced

To industry, government and community

2
Scoping reports

Community consultation and preliminary technical studies

We are here
3
We are here
SEARs issued

Secretary’s Environmental Assessment report

4
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) preparation

Community engagement and technical studies to inform the EIS

5
Response and submissions

Addressing comments and issues raised about the EIS in ‘Response to Submission’ report

6
Assessing the proposal

Assessment by the Department of Planning & Environment

7
Determination

The Minister for Planning or the Independent Planning Commission decides whether the proposal proceeds

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Acknowledgement of Country

Ben Bullen Wind Farm acknowledges the Wiradjuri People of the land on which we propose this project. We acknowledge their continuing connections to Country and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.