A CCOMMUNITY Consultative Committee will not be established for the proposed Burrawong Wind Farm near Balranald.
Communities have voiced their concerns to Windlab, who are developing the project, that another committee is not their preferred way to provide input into the project, with many saying that they are involved in many other committees already.
General Manager of Development Nathan Steggel says Windlab only received two community member nominations for the committee and one each from the Balranald and Murray River Councils.
“Windlab is committed to an open and inclusive approach to engagement and we encourage people to continue to share their feedback, including preferred ways of being involved in the consultation process,” Dr Steggel said.
The proposed wind farm is set to be located 15 kilometres south of Balranald, and has the potential to host up to 107 wind turbines and produce enough energy to power up to 470,000 homes.
Nominated independent chair for the proposed committee Daryl Watkins said he acknowledged that every community is different, and encouraged people to continue to contribute.
“Windlab has been consulting with the community on the establishment of a Community Consultative Committee. Based on this consultation, Windlab informed me that there was limited interest from the community in the committee,” Mr Watkins said.
Community members can continue to provide feedback using the feedback form on the project website, www.burrawongwindfarm.com, emailing windlabnsw@windlab.com, or phoning 0429 276 698.
