Proposed wind farm in Scott River


Scott River Proposed Wind Farm

The West Australian government plans to close all government-owned coal-fired power stations by 2030. Synergy’s decarbonisation strategy means we’re continually looking for opportunities to expand our fleet of renewable generation assets.

Location

One potential wind farm being considered is across multiple farming properties in Scott River, approximately 15km northeast of Augusta.

Scott River is an area of interest for a wind farm because it boasts:

  • Strong winds that blow, on average, during evening periods and the warmer months, when electricity demand is high.
  • An existing transmission line to connect to.
  • Land that is suitable for hosting a wind farm.


Feasibility assessment

The feasibility assessment builds on the work of the Augusta Margaret River Clean Community Energy (AMRCCE). It considers a wide range of technical, community and environmental factors, including engagement with landowners, neighbours and the broader community.

Once the feasibility assessment is complete, a number of other assessments and Government approvals would be necessary prior to making a final investment decision.

Many studies are required to inform the feasibility assessment, including but not limited to:

  • wind resource;
  • flora and fauna;
  • bushfire management;
  • Aboriginal heritage;
  • visual and social (including economic) impacts;
  • noise;
  • shadow flicker;
  • construction traffic management;
  • radio frequency interference;
  • geotechnical, hydrology and hydrogeology; and
  • transport routes.


Environment

Wind farms have one of the smallest environmental footprints of all energy generation methods.

On average, a wind turbine takes only six to nine months to pay back the carbon footprint required for its production, transport, construction, maintenance, dismantling and disposal. This figure is expected to reduce as the global economy decarbonises.

Numerous studies are underway to understand the potential impacts of this proposed wind farm on the environment and community. The wind farm will be designed and operated to minimise impacts on native vegetation, wetlands, wildlife and surrounding community.

Synergy will locate the wind turbines and associated infrastructure to minimise native vegetation clearing. Minor clearing may be required to transport wind turbine blades to the wind farm site.


For more information or to provide feedback contact us on community@synergy.net.au





Scott River Proposed Wind Farm

The West Australian government plans to close all government-owned coal-fired power stations by 2030. Synergy’s decarbonisation strategy means we’re continually looking for opportunities to expand our fleet of renewable generation assets.

Location

One potential wind farm being considered is across multiple farming properties in Scott River, approximately 15km northeast of Augusta.

Scott River is an area of interest for a wind farm because it boasts:

  • Strong winds that blow, on average, during evening periods and the warmer months, when electricity demand is high.
  • An existing transmission line to connect to.
  • Land that is suitable for hosting a wind farm.


Feasibility assessment

The feasibility assessment builds on the work of the Augusta Margaret River Clean Community Energy (AMRCCE). It considers a wide range of technical, community and environmental factors, including engagement with landowners, neighbours and the broader community.

Once the feasibility assessment is complete, a number of other assessments and Government approvals would be necessary prior to making a final investment decision.

Many studies are required to inform the feasibility assessment, including but not limited to:

  • wind resource;
  • flora and fauna;
  • bushfire management;
  • Aboriginal heritage;
  • visual and social (including economic) impacts;
  • noise;
  • shadow flicker;
  • construction traffic management;
  • radio frequency interference;
  • geotechnical, hydrology and hydrogeology; and
  • transport routes.


Environment

Wind farms have one of the smallest environmental footprints of all energy generation methods.

On average, a wind turbine takes only six to nine months to pay back the carbon footprint required for its production, transport, construction, maintenance, dismantling and disposal. This figure is expected to reduce as the global economy decarbonises.

Numerous studies are underway to understand the potential impacts of this proposed wind farm on the environment and community. The wind farm will be designed and operated to minimise impacts on native vegetation, wetlands, wildlife and surrounding community.

Synergy will locate the wind turbines and associated infrastructure to minimise native vegetation clearing. Minor clearing may be required to transport wind turbine blades to the wind farm site.


For more information or to provide feedback contact us on community@synergy.net.au




Page last updated: 01 Jul 2024, 10:43 AM