Willatook Wind Farm News
2022
December
WILLATOOK WIND FARM – Newsletter 14. Download PDF
November
A panel hearing was conducted between 11 October and 7 November. This provided an opportunity for those who made submissions on the EES or planning applications to be heard at the hearing. Following conclusion of the hearing, the inquiry will submit its report to the Minister to inform the Minister’s assessment for the project. The Minister for Planning will conclude the EES process by issuing a written assessment of the project’s environmental impacts under the EE Act. The minister’s assessment is not an approval in its own right, but will recommend whether the project’s environmental effects are acceptable, and may set out modifications or further management measures that the Minister thinks are appropriate.
For more information, visit the Victorian Government’s engagement website;
https://engage.vic.gov.au/willatook-wind-farm-inquiry/
October
WILLATOOK WIND FARM – Newsletter 13. Download PDF
PUBLIC HEARING: The Public Hearing will commence at 10.00am on Tuesday 11 October 2022 and will run across four weeks to Monday 7 November 2022. The in-person Hearing days will run from Tuesday 11 October to Friday 14 October (Week 1) and Wednesday 2 November to Friday 4 November (Week 4). The Hearing (including the in-person days) can be accessed using the following link: Click here to join the Willatook Wind Farm Inquiry and Panel Hearing | Meeting ID: 827 0205 7968
September
DIRECTIONS HEARING: The Inquiry and Panel held a Directions Hearing at 10.00am on Friday, 2 September 2022 online by video conference using Zoom. The date and format of the Public Hearing were determined.
July/August
PROJECT MATERIALS GO ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION – You can view the full EES and planning permit application documents on the planning page here
June
WILLATOOK WIND FARM – Newsletter 12. Download PDF
April
WEBINAR AVAILABLE – The Willatook Wind Farm team held a webinar recently (7/4/22) to present the process and findings of three key environmental assessments (ecology, noise and visual amenity).
- The presentation is now available to be viewed –
- The webinar is now available to be watched – Watch video
TECHNICAL WEBINAR REGISTRATION – An online webinar will be held via Microsoft Teams for people to hear from three specialists who have conducted ecology, noise and landscape and visual impact assessments for the proposed Willatook Wind Farm Project. A Q&A session will be included. You are invited – Register here
INFORMATION BOOKLET – The project has progressed considerably and the latest Information Booklet, available for download here, reflects the current phase – Download PDF
March
COMMUNITY DROP-IN SESSION – You’re invited – Download PDF
WILLATOOK WIND FARM – Newsletter 11. Download PDF
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE VACANCIES – Nominations for Community Representatives – Moyne Shire Council is seeking nominations from residents in the vicinity of the proposed Willatook Wind Farm site to fill three (3) community representative vacancies on the Willatook Wind Farm Community Engagement Committee(CEC), which is an Advisory Committee to Council. Learn more
2021
December
WILLATOOK WIND FARM – Newsletter 10. Download PDF
September
WILLATOOK WIND FARM – Newsletter 09.Download PDF
April
WILLATOOK WIND FARM – Newsletter 08. Download PDF
November
PROPOSED NEIGHBOURHOOD BENEFIT PROGRAM – Wind Prospect is very pleased to share the proposed Neighbour Benefit Program for the Willatook Wind Farm. The program reflects feedback obtained since taking the concept to the project community in 2019. Please don’t hesitate to be in touch if you would like to discuss the program further. Download PDF
June
WILLATOOK WIND FARM – Newsletter 07. Download PDF
2020
February
NEIGHBOURHOOD DOOR KNOCK – Wind Prospect staff knocked on the doors of all dwellings located within approximately 6km of a proposed wind turbine location, to discuss the proposed Willatook Wind Farm and seek community feedback on the proposal.
2019
November
NEIGHBOURHOOD DOOR KNOCK – Wind Prospect staff knocked on the doors of all dwellings located within approximately 6km of a proposed wind turbine location, to discuss the proposed Willatook Wind Farm and seek community feedback on the proposal.
October
CLEAN ENERGY COUNCIL WIND FARM OPEN DAYS – On Sunday 27 October 15 clean energy projects from five states, including four in Victoria, threw open their gates to the public for a range of fun and informative open day events.
August
FINAL SCOPING REQUIREMENTS here
COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP– application forms and terms and conditions. Download PDF.
July
COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSIONS – poster and information booklet. Download PDF.
DRAFT SCOPING REQUIREMENTS here
WILLATOOK WIND FARM – Newsletter 06. Information on community benefits. Download PDF
PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY here
2018
December
ENVIRONMENT EFFECTS STATEMENT (EES) – Minister for Planning determines that an EES is required. Read more.
October
ENVIRONMENT EFFECTS STATEMENT REFERRAL (EES) Referral is lodged
WILLATOOK WIND FARM – Newsletter 05.Download PDF.
2017
October
120 METRE WIND MONITORING MAST INSTALLED.
August
WILLATOOK WIND FARM – Newsletter 04. Download PDF.
April
WILLATOOK WIND FARM – Newsletter 03. Download PDF.
2010
November
WILLATOOK WIND FARM – Newsletter 02. Download PDF.
September
WILLATOOK WIND FARM – Newsletter 01. Download PDF.
