Nilgen Wind Farm

The proposed wind farm site is located approximately 9km east of Lancelin, Western Australia and runs approximately 10km from Dingo Road in the North, to just north of Sappers Road in the South.  The total area of the site is approximately 3,454 hectares of which around 22 hectares will be used in the final development footprint.

The site has been selected by Pacific Hydro due to its strong, consistent winds; proximity and access to the Grid (South West Interconnected System), existing land practices which can co-exist with the turbines, large area and low population density and good public road access.

The wind farm will generate significant environmental, economic and social benefits including:

• Greenhouse abatement - up to an estimated 500,000 tonnes of global warming pollution avoided each year.
• Clean energy - with up to 53 turbines the wind farm will produce enough electricity to power approximately 53,000 homes every year.
• Jobs and investment - Pacific Hydro aims to maximise the local content, typically 30%, of the total project cost.  This will provide a significant boost to the regional economy.
• Farmer support - provides an opportunity for local farms to diversify.
• Low land use -the permanent works take up less than 1% of the landholder's properties, ensuring current farming practices can continue.  This also ensures a minimal environmental footprint of the project.
• Water savings - a similar amount of electricity produced by a coal-fired power station would use up to 800 million litres of clean fresh water each year.
• Community benefits - Pacific Hydro aims to be an active member of the community.  We support local activities at all our wind farm sites and once a project is operational, provide a portion of its revenue back into local community organisations through our Sustainable Communities Fund.

To view the full Nilgen Wind Farm planning application click here.