The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Wollar Solar Farm is now on display, with the submission period for the State Significant Development open until Tuesday, May 7, 2019.
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The proposal is for the construction, operation and decommissioning of a facility that would produce 290 megawatts (MW) of electricity. Associated infrastructure would include a substation, battery storage and connection to an existing TransGrid Substation via nearby transmission line.
The more than 920,000 solar panels will cover slightly over half the 800 Ha site.
It's anticipated that it will supply energy used by about 104,000 homes and displace over 515,000 tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent. The site chosen, located 7km south of Wollar, is former grazing land.
The project would generate around 300 jobs during the peak construction phase, once the project is operational around five equivalent full time staff would be employed.
Managing director, Bruce Howard, said, "Wollar Solar welcome the public to submit, review and comment, and welcome any feedback on our website".
The EIS is on exhibition at planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/project/9831
More information can be found at wollarsolarfarm.com.au
