Burrendong Wind Farm Scoping Report Epuron Projects Pty Ltd © ECO LOGICAL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 1 Burrendong Wind Farm Scoping Report | Epuron Projects Pty Ltd DOCUMENT TRACKING Project Name Burrendong Wind Farm Scoping Study Project Number 15402 Project Manager Daniel Magdi Prepared by Rebecca Ben-Haim and Daniel Magdi Reviewed by David Bonjer Approved by David Bonjer Status Final Version Number 6 Last saved on 21 September 2020 This report should be cited as ‘Eco Logical Australia 2020. Burrendong Wind Farm Scoping Study. Prepared for Epuron Projects Pty Ltd.’ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This document has been prepared by Eco Logical Australia Pty Ltd with support from Epuron Projects Pty Ltd Disclaimer This document may only be used for the purpose for which it was commissioned and in accordance with the contract between Eco Logical Australia Pty Ltd and Epuron Projects Pty Ltd. The scope of services was defined in consultation with Epuron Projects Pty Ltd, by time and budgetary constraints imposed by the client, and the availability of reports and other data on the subject area. Changes to available information, legislation and schedules are made on an ongoing basis and readers should obtain up to date information. Eco Logical Australia Pty Ltd accepts no liability or responsibility whatsoever for or in respect of any use of or reliance upon this report and its supporting material by any third party. Information provided is not intended to be a substitute for site specific assessment or legal advice in relation to any matter. Unauthorised use of this report in any form is prohibited. Template 2.8.1 © ECO LOGICAL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD i Burrendong Wind Farm Scoping Report | Epuron Projects Pty Ltd Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Background ........................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Proponent ............................................................................................................................................. 1 1.3 Document Purpose ............................................................................................................................... 4 2. Planning Framework ................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 Commonwealth Legislation .................................................................................................................. 5 2.1.1 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 ................................................................... 5 2.1.2 Native Title Act 1993 ......................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 State Legislation .................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2.1 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 .......................................................................................... 5 2.2.2 State Environmental Planning Policy (State and Regional Development) 2011 ................................................. 5 2.2.3 State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007.............................................................................. 6 2.2.4 Other State Environmental Planning Policies ................................................................................................... 6 2.2.5 Other Legislation ............................................................................................................................................... 6 2.3 Local Planning Regulations ................................................................................................................... 6 2.3.1 Local Environmental Plans ................................................................................................................................ 6 2.3.2 Other Relevant Policies ..................................................................................................................................... 9 2.3.3 Local Policies ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 3. Project Description .................................................................................................................... 10 3.1 Site Context ........................................................................................................................................ 10 3.2 Project Overview ................................................................................................................................ 13 3.2.1 Wind Turbines ................................................................................................................................................. 13 3.2.2 Electrical Connections ..................................................................................................................................... 13 3.2.3 Other Associated Infrastructure ..................................................................................................................... 13 3.2.4 Minor Local Road Upgrades ............................................................................................................................ 13 3.2.5 Ancillary Activities ........................................................................................................................................... 14 3.3 Options Considered ............................................................................................................................ 14 3.3.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 14 3.3.2 Site Selection and Feasibility........................................................................................................................... 14 3.3.3 Scoping Report Preliminary Layout ................................................................................................................. 14 3.3.4 Refinement and Revision ................................................................................................................................ 15 4. Project Justification ................................................................................................................... 17 4.1 Project Viability ................................................................................................................................... 17 4.1.1 Australian Government Energy Policies .......................................................................................................... 17 4.1.2 NSW Commitments ........................................................................................................................................ 18 © ECO LOGICAL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD ii Burrendong Wind Farm Scoping Report | Epuron Projects Pty Ltd 4.2 Project Benefits .................................................................................................................................. 19 5. Stakeholder Engagement ........................................................................................................... 21 5.1 Consultation Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 21 5.2 Consultation Approach ....................................................................................................................... 21 5.2.1 Stakeholders ................................................................................................................................................... 21 5.3 Ongoing Engagement ......................................................................................................................... 22 5.4 Key Issues Raised ................................................................................................................................ 23 5.5 Government Agencies and Other Stakeholders .................................................................................. 23 6. Preliminary Environmental Risk Assessment............................................................................... 25 7. Preliminary Environmental Assessment...................................................................................... 27 7.1 Landscape and Visual Amenity ........................................................................................................... 27 7.1.1 Preliminary Assessment .................................................................................................................................. 27 7.2 Noise and Vibration ............................................................................................................................ 31 7.2.1 Assessment Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 31 7.2.2 Results ............................................................................................................................................................. 31 7.3 Biodiversity ........................................................................................................................................