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Nottingham Park Solar Farm

EDF Renewables Nottingham Park Solar Farm

Nottingham Park Solar Farm

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Project

Proposed Project site

Nottingham Park Solar Farm (NPSF) is proposed to be constructed on private land in Winton, located 23km west of Tamworth, NSW. This project is bound by New Winton Road and Old Winton Road, occupying land to the west of Dobson’s Lane.

The 961 hectare site identified for the project is categories 4 & 5 land only. As defined by the NSW Department of Agriculture, none of the land is biophysical strategic agricultural land (BASL).

The proposed project will provide 210 MWac of clean, safe and sustainable energy capable of powering about 90,000 homes.

The project supports the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap to transform the electricity system into one that is cheap, clean and reliable.

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Why Winton?

Tamworth is on the backbone of the NSW transmission network, connecting metropolitan Sydney with Northern-NSW and into QLD.

Besides a very favourable NSW Energy Policy, Winton also enjoys excellent solar irradiation, equating to high yield and efficiency of 2115MWh/MWp or 24% efficiency.

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Development Application

Before the project can go ahead there are a number of NSW approvals that are needed. These make sure the project has in place measures to minimise the impact on the environment and nearby community, and that construction and ongoing operation of the solar farm is done safely.

NSW is one of the most heavily regulated states in Australia in which to develop renewables. The project will need to gain consent from the Department of Planning and Environment.

Mandatory conditions of consent will include:

  • all important project documentation to be made publicly available

  • comprehensive management plans, approved and audited, including HSE, traffic (control and road rehabilitation) and bushfire risk

  • compulsory weed and pest control procedures

  • detailed soil erosion and sediment control plans

  • limitations on water use

  • perimeter setbacks (which may include vegetation screening as required)

  • restricted working hours and construction noise limits (as a function of background levels)

  • glint and glare assessments, especially in relation to CASA and Tamworth Airport

  • waste management and decommissioning/rehabilitation requirements

  • ongoing community consultation

EDF Renewables Nottingham Park Solar Farm
200 + Projects
EDF Renewables Nottingham Park Solar Farm
20 GWDeveloped
EDF Renewables Nottingham Park Solar Farm
34 GWPipeline
EDF Renewables Nottingham Park Solar Farm
3,826 + Employees
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Community Engagement

The EDF R Australia team is passionate about working with local communities and sustainable development of renewable energy projects.

We are committed to regular, open, transparent and factual community consultation and will continue to engage with the Winton community.

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Community Briefing Session

An introductory community briefing session was held at Tamworth Aero-Club.

Q1
2022
Project Feasibility
  • Initial planning and environment studies undertaken

  • Community engagement commences

Q2/Q3
2023
Development
  • Community sessions

  • Environmental surveys, local inputs and designing the system

  • Government submission

  • Obtain pre-construction approvals, complete detailed design, and finalise project financing

  • Grid connection agreement

Q1
2024
Construction
  • Job fair and hiring workers

  • Regular community engagement and updates

  • Civil and electrical works for solar farm

  • Commissioning of the solar farm

Q4
2024
Q1
2025
Operation
  • Operations and maintenance

  • Environmental monitoring

  • Community engagement continues.