Hundreds of turbines on way

Weekly Times
19/03/2008 Page: 24

SEVERAL large wind farms of more than 100 turbines each could be built in Western Victoria in the next few years. Information from the Department of Primary Industries shows that the largest wind farm. 183 turbines at Macarthur, has already been approved, along with a 128-turbine farm at Waubra and 116 turbines at Mount Gellibrand.

Large wind farms still awaiting approval include a 150-turbine farm at Darlington, 100 turbines at Mortlake and 100 at Berrybank. These wind farms have been referred to the Victorian Government for consideration for Environment Effects Statements. In the east of the state, only two more wind farms are proposed - one at Yarram and one near Welshpool. In Victoria, five wind farms are operational. 14 have been approved but are not yet operational and another 121 are awaiting state or council approval.