Revised Winterbourne proposal open for comment
The proposed Winterbourne Wind Farm at Walcha has returned to the exhibition stage in the planning process, with submissions open on an amended proposal until 4th November, 2024.
Walcha approves Winterbourne voluntary planning agreement
Walcha Council yesterday voted to approve the draft voluntary planning agreement for the Winterbourne Wind Farm with a vote of six in favour and two against
Local farmers take long term view in supporting Winterbourne Wind at Walcha
The Winterbourne Wind Farm will be a boon for Walcha, a local farming family says, by ameliorating climate change and offering new income for the town that relies heavily on agriculture.
Independent review of Winterbourne Wind project triggered
With submissions on the Winterbourne Wind EIS now closed, it is certain the large wind farm project near Walcha will need to pass an independent review to proceed.
Walcha Council fights to be included in ongoing Winterbourne Wind assessments
Renewable energy developments are dividing locals, but Walcha Council has unanimously voted to keep their voice heard in the ongoing assessment of the the Winterbourne Wind Project at an extraordinary meeting yesterday.
Bare minimum EIS for Winterbourne Wind project ‘very worst ever’
Northern Tablelands State MP Adam Marshall has called the environmental impact statement for the Winterbourne Wind Farm project at Walcha “the very worst EIS I have ever, ever seen" at a public meeting in Walcha.
Wind farm happy to pay $64m to kill native flora and fauna
It has been revealed that the proposed Winterbourne Wind Farm near Walcha is prepared to pay $64m in "offsets" for the huge loss of native flora and fauna.