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.
Community drop-in sessions
Synergy is completing the feasibility assessment for the proposed wind farm in Scott River. Thank you to those who attended the September community drop-in sessions at which the findings were shared with the community.
Visuals
Synergy conducted a landscape and visual impact assessment. The purpose of this assessment is to understand if the wind turbines would be visible from key locations. Viewpoints were selected where turbines would be most likely to be seen.
The following images have been developed with software to represent views of the proposed wind farm. These images depict a maximum number of 20 turbines at the maximum possible height of 250m. The final number and height of the turbines will be determined based on the results of the feasibility assessment and manufacturer availability.
Viewpoint from Flinders BayViewpoint from Albany Terrace beach access
Viewpoint from Brockman Highway
Viewpoint from Augusta Hotel
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.
Community drop-in sessions
Synergy is completing the feasibility assessment for the proposed wind farm in Scott River. Thank you to those who attended the September community drop-in sessions at which the findings were shared with the community.
Visuals
Synergy conducted a landscape and visual impact assessment. The purpose of this assessment is to understand if the wind turbines would be visible from key locations. Viewpoints were selected where turbines would be most likely to be seen.
The following images have been developed with software to represent views of the proposed wind farm. These images depict a maximum number of 20 turbines at the maximum possible height of 250m. The final number and height of the turbines will be determined based on the results of the feasibility assessment and manufacturer availability.
Viewpoint from Flinders BayViewpoint from Albany Terrace beach access
Proposed wind farm in Scott River has finished this stage
Investigate an area's potential for wind generation.
Stage 2 Feasibility of the site
Proposed wind farm in Scott River is currently at this stage
Determine the physical and financial viability of the project, including conducting surveys and obtaining development approvals.
Stage 3 Development of suitable site
this is an upcoming stage for Proposed wind farm in Scott River
If the wind farm is determined feasible, the next step is turbine and construction procurement, finalise network access arrangements, business and financial approval.
Stage 4 Government approval
this is an upcoming stage for Proposed wind farm in Scott River
Seek government approval for the project.
Stage 5 Construction and commissioning
this is an upcoming stage for Proposed wind farm in Scott River
Build the wind farm. This stage will take up to 24 months.
Stage 6 Operations
this is an upcoming stage for Proposed wind farm in Scott River
Operate and maintain the wind farm and associated infrastructure.
Stage 7 De-Commission or re-power
this is an upcoming stage for Proposed wind farm in Scott River
Life extension and re-power of the wind farm or closure and restoration of the site.
Viewpoint from Flinders Bay 
Viewpoint from Albany Terrace beach access
Viewpoint from Brockman Highway 
Viewpoint from Augusta Hotel
