Federal Decision on Tasmania Wind Project Delayed
The St Patricks Plains wind project in Tasmania has faced its fifth delay in awaiting a decision under the federal Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.
The project, initially designed for 67 turbines and now scaled back to 47, was deemed to require federal supervision in 2019. After changes in ownership and design, the project's capacity is now 291 megawatts (MW).
A government spokesperson from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water stated that the delays, including the most recent one, were requested by the developer, Ark Energy. The new deadline for a decision is set for November 28.
Ark Energy has been contacted for comment.
- Project location: south-east of Milena, 25km north of Bothwell in Tasmania’s Central Highlands
- Original design: 67 turbines
- Current design: 47 turbines, 291 MW capacity
Author's summary: Tasmania wind project faces fifth delay.
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