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 175 wind turbines will generate enough clean renewable energy to power 590,000 homes.
Investment:
$1 billion
Construction Jobs:
400
Ongoing jobs:
up to 50
Wind turbines:
Approx 175
Generation Capacity:
800 MW
Renewable energy:
2,500 GWh a year
Homes supplied:
590,000
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 175 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
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
Valley of the Winds community information session well supported
The first Valley of the Winds community information session was held last […] Read More
Jobs and clean energy discussed at community information session
The first Valley of the Winds community information session was held this […] Read More
Media Release: Introducing Valley of the Winds
Members of the local community are being invited to discuss plans for an 800-megawatt wind farm… Read More