Hexham Wind Farm News
August 2023
Public feedback on draft EES scoping requirements
The consultation period for the draft scoping requirements has now closed.
July 2023
Community Drop-in Sessions
Wind Prospect is holding community drop-in sessions to update on the progress of the proposed Hexham Wind Farm. Come along and meet the project team and learn more about the proposed project and how you can get involved.
Public feedback on draft EES scoping requirements
The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has now released draft Scoping Requirements that set out the scope of matters to be investigated and documented by Wind Prospect in the Environment Effects Statement (EES). DTP is inviting public comment on the draft Scoping Requirements which are now available here or on the Engage Victoria website.
The draft Scoping Requirements are open for public comment from 10 July until midnight on 28 July 2023 and we encourage you to review and provide feedback to the draft requirements.
May 2023
Social Impact Assessment Survey
Umwelt Australia have been engaged by Wind Prospect to undertake a Social Impact Assessment for the Hexham Wind Farm. To inform the Social Impact Assessment, Umwelt is seeking feedback from residents and local community members about the proposed wind farm and your experiences of living in your community and the broader region. The survey closes on 14th July 2023.
You can complete the survey here
April 2023
The Environmental Effects Statement factsheet
September 2022
EPBC Referral Decision
Recently, an Environment Protection Biodiversity Act (EPBC Act) referral was made to the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). The department decided that the project is a controlled action as it may have significant impacts on listed threatened species and communities and listed migratory species. As a result, the project will require assessment under the EPBC Act before it can proceed. This assessment will be conducted under the bilateral agreement with the Victorian government through the EES process and these matters will be considered in developing the EES scoping requirements.
Download the referrral decision
August 2022
EPBC Referral published
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act (EPBC) referral has been published (3rd August) and is open for comments for a period of 10 days.
View the referrral here
Community Drop-in Sessions
Wind Prospect is holding community drop-in sessions to provide an update on the proposed Hexham Wind Farm and the next stage in the planning and approvals process.
April 2022
Hexham Wind Farm planning pathway determined
The Victorian Minister for Planning announced in April that the project must undergo an Environment Effects Statement (EES) process
March 2022
Environment Effects Referral submitted
The Environmental Effects Statement (EES) referral has been submitted. This contains a preliminary assessment of the potential environmental impacts of the project and demonstrates how these can be avoided or mitigated. The referral form and the preliminary environmental impact assessments are now available on the Government’s website.
November 2020
Proposed Neighbourhood Benefit Sharing Program
Wind Prospect is very pleased to share its proposed Neighbour Benefit Program for the Hexham Wind Farm project. The program reflects feedback obtained since taking the concept to the local community in 2019. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the project team if you would like to discuss the program further.
October 2019
Clean Energy Council Wind Farm open days
On Sunday 27 October 2019, 15 clean energy projects from five states (including four in Victoria) will be throwing open their gates to the public for a range of fun and informative open day events.
August 2019
Sponsorship Fund Application Forms now available.
Apply now
March 2019
Stakeholder Engagement Commences
Welcome to the Hexham Wind Farm Newsletter
Public Opinion Survey
The Hexham Wind Farm Public Opinion survey opens.
