Valley of the Winds
Harnessing nature’s energy to power the future
Project details
Valley of the Winds will capture the natural power of the wind flowing through the Coolah Valley in the central west region of NSW. Up to 154 wind turbines will generate enough clean renewable energy to power 697,000 homes.
Investment:
$1 billion
Construction Jobs:
400
Ongoing jobs:
up to 50
Wind turbines:
Approx 154
Generation Capacity:
800 MW
Renewable energy:
2,900 GWh a year
Homes supplied:
697,000
CO2 reduction:
2m tonnes a year
Storage:
Potential for battery
Community
The region’s agricultural connection with the land will continue side by side with renewable energy generation, bringing jobs and economic growth to the local area.
Location
The project will be located in Central NSW around 5km south-west of the small rural township of Coolah. Approximately 154 wind turbines are being proposed across three clusters at Mount Hope, Girragulang Road and Leadville.
Project timeline
Site Identification & Due Diligence
Complete
Technical Assessments
Environmental Planning Approval
Detailed Engineering
Commencement of Construction
News and updates
Have your say via Social Impact Survey
Local community members are invited to take part in a short survey to help map any potential social impacts from the Valley of the Winds project. Read More
Valley of the Winds Community Information Sessions at Leadville and Coolah
Two information sessions are being held at Leadville and Coolah this month to give community members the chance to speak directly with our project team Read More
Nominations for community members to join Consultative Committee
Nominations are now open for five community members from the Coolah, Leadville, Urabry and Dunedoo areas to join the Valley of the Winds wind farm Community Read More
Valley of the Winds scoping report submitted
A scoping report for the 800 megawatt Valley of the Winds project has been submitted to the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment Read More