Amendments to Planning Approval - Waddi Wind Farm
Location:
Multiple properties - WADDI Applicant: Wind Prospect on behalf of Trustpower
and Multiple landowners
Folder Path:
Development Services Apps / Development Application / 2011 / 15
Disclosure of Interest: None
Date: 9 September
2016 Author: Manager of Planning
Signature of Author:
Senior Officer: Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Signature of Senior Officer:
PROPOSAL The
proponent requests approval for the following amendments to the planning
approval for the Waddi Wind Farm:
1. Amend the transmission line route for connection of the
wind farm into the transmission network. 2. Amend the location of the on-site
substation to a location 900m west of the current permitted location and
increase the area of the on-site substation from 4ha up to approximately 12ha.
3. Increase the maximum tip height of the wind turbines (the height from ground level to the highest point of the blade tip of each wind turbine) from 152m to 165m.
4. Minor amendments to the wording of existing planning approval conditions.
5. Amendments to the location of accessways and cable routes.
6. Increase the number of permanent wind monitoring masts from two to three.
3. Increase the maximum tip height of the wind turbines (the height from ground level to the highest point of the blade tip of each wind turbine) from 152m to 165m.
4. Minor amendments to the wording of existing planning approval conditions.
5. Amendments to the location of accessways and cable routes.
6. Increase the number of permanent wind monitoring masts from two to three.
BACKGROUND This
application was considered by Council at the Ordinary meeting held 25 August
2016. The decision of Council was as follows: That the Officers Recommendation
not be adopted and to defer Item 9.4.6 pending further information. The
Notation was that Council did not adopt the Officer Recommendation as it wanted
to seek further information regarding “noise shadowing”. The matter was further
discussed at the Council Forum held 8 September 2016 and further information
was distributed to Council at this Forum.
Which included:
Which included:
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Extract from Senate Enquiry (Doc Id: 72582)
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Residents noise info sheet (Doc Id: 72435) A planning approval for the Waddi
Wind Farm was issued by the Shire of Dandaragan in January 2012.
In April 2015 the Shire approved an application to extend the Waddi Wind Farm planning approval until January 2020.
The proposed Waddi Wind Farm is located approximately 15km north-west of the Dandaragan townsite. The proposed new on-site substation and its access corridor are located on land immediately west and adjacent to the current Waddi Wind Farm project site boundary.
The proposed new transmission line route extends west from the proposed new on-site substation, crossing the Mullering Brook, before extending south-west to follow the route of an existing Western Power owned distribution (SWER) line across the Brand Highway to the existing Cataby substation. Amend the route for connection of the wind farm into the transmission network The original planning approval allowed for a new 19km transmission line route extending south of the project to the Yandin Road before heading west alongside the Mimegarra Road to a purpose built switchyard constructed proximate to the existing transmission network.
It is proposed to amend the transmission line route from the current approved route to an approximately 8 km transmission line route extending west from the project across private and public land to the existing Cataby substation owned by Western Power and located on the west side of the Brand Highway.
The proposed route has been designed to follow existing fence lines before extending south-west to follow the route of an existing Western Power owned distribution (SWER) line across the Brand Highway towards the existing Cataby substation. Following fence lines of cleared farming land minimises impacts to farming practices.
Following the route of Western Power’s existing distribution (SWER) line provides an opportunity to minimise vegetation clearing and other impacts during construction and operation of the proposed transmission line through use of existing accessways created to access and maintain Western Power’s existing distribution line and for fire management purposes. Both the current approved transmission line route and the alternate proposed new transmission line route are shown in the attachments. It should be noted that the majority of poles for the transmission line will be up to 30m in height, although some poles may be up to 40m in height if required, for example, to minimise impacts at the crossing of the Mullering Brook or to satisfy Main Roads clearance requirements in relation to crossing of the Brand Highway.
On-site substation - amend the location and area and other details The on-site substation is a central point of connection of all wind turbines in the wind farm project and where the distribution voltage is transformed to a higher voltage to facilitate connection via a transmission line to the existing transmission network (i.e. the SWIS).
The original planning approval allowed for a new on-site substation to be constructed on Lot 101. It is proposed to amend this to a location approximately 900m west of the current permitted location to a site adjacent to the western boundary of the current project site on Lot 105.
The original planning approval allowed for the on-site substation to be ‘in the order of 200 x 200m (40,000m²)’ (i.e. 4ha). It is proposed to amend this to allow the on-site substation area to be up to approximately 12ha including an access corridor from the Mullering Road.
This amendment is sought to provide additional space to accommodate the proposed uses of the on-site substation area. It is proposed that permanent components of the ‘site compound’ referred to in the planning report (i.e. those components associated with ongoing operations and maintenance) would be located within the on-site substation area while those temporary components of the ‘site compound’ referred to in the planning report (i.e. those components associated with construction) would be located proximate to or within the on-site substation area. Increase the maximum tip height of the wind turbines from 152m to 165m Wind turbine technology has been continually advancing since the original planning approval was issued for the Waddi Wind Farm.
The latest generation of wind turbines available are increasingly exceeding a tip height of 152m. Raising the maximum allowable tip height of the wind turbines at the Waddi Wind Farm will allow for the most modern turbine models to be installed which are generally more efficient, quieter and cost-effective. Updates to the wording of the existing planning conditions Proposed amendments to the wording of existing planning conditions with an explanation for the proposed amendment are detailed in the table below.
The existing planning conditions are provided in full in later in this report Proposed amendments to the wording of existing planning conditions with justification for the proposed amendment.
Approval condition no.
Proposed amendment Explanation 8 The proponent shall notify property owners with land within 5km of approved wind turbine locations of the potential for interference to TV reception from the wind farm and offer residents with a dwelling located within 5km of a wind turbine a preconstruction and post-construction assessment of television reception.
The proponent shall remedy any reception The term ‘nearby’ in the current condition is imprecise and open to interpretation. This amendment clarifies the scope of the pre and post construction assessments for television reception and takes into account the switch to digital TV. problems attributable to the presence of the wind farm at dwellings located within 5km of approved wind turbine locations as at January 2012. 13 Add “or background +5dB whichever is the higher” after the words "exceed 45dB(A)".
Depending on the level of background noise, the limit could otherwise be less for noise sensitive premises located within the wind farm boundary compared with those located outside the wind farm boundary.
20 Replace ‘Department of Environment Conservation’ with ‘Department of Parks and Wildlife. Department of Environment Conservation (DEC) no longer exists. Department of Parks and Wildlife has taken over the relevant functions of DEC. 24 Replace the current condition with “The proponent shall provide an appropriate viewing area and/or information display at appropriate location(s) agreed with Council.” The amendment provides greater flexibility for the Shire to determine what is most appropriate at the time of construction.
25 Add “except where higher security fencing is required for safety and security purposes” after the words "post and wire". Rural construction fencing is not appropriate for all applications and could lead to unacceptable OHS and security risks at locations such as the on-site substation, operations and maintenance compound and temporary construction compounds.
29 Remove this condition in its entirety The proposed amendment to the transmission line route would mean no transmission lines are proposed on the applicable land for the Waddi Wind Farm project. Amendments to the location of accessways and cable routes Flexibility is sought in relation to the location of accessways and underground cable routes between wind turbine locations and the on-site substation in order to provide for lowest impacts and best environmental outcomes. For example, the accessway and cable route to the cluster of six wind turbines located in the north-east corner of the project may be better served on environmental grounds by an alternative route across the small tributary of the Mullering Brook than is currently provided for in the current planning approval. Flexibility is therefore sought in relation to locating the accessway and cable route to this cluster to accommodate the route that will result in lowest impacts.
The best route would be determined at the detailed engineering stage prior to commencement of construction. Such flexibility is sought in relation to all accessways and underground cable routes between wind turbine locations and the on-site substation.
Condition 1 of the original planning approval requires that the land use and development is generally in accordance with the approval plans to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer of the Shire of Dandaragan. The proponent will comply with condition 1 by providing the Shire of Dandaragan with the location of accessways and cable routes for assessment prior to commencement of construction. Increase the number of permanent wind monitoring masts from two to three The original planning approval allowed for the construction of two permanent wind monitoring masts. An amendment to the number of permanent monitoring is sought that increases the number of permanent wind monitoring masts from two to three.
The field of wind monitoring, wind forecasting and the terms and conditions of wind turbine warranties are evolving and this amendment will ensure that the wind resource monitored at the project site post construction can adequately meet its required functions. Confirmation of details of the original planning application and approval If the proposed amendments are approved by the Shire of Dandaragan, the revised wind farm layout would remain indicative only and subject to detailed design within the design parameters of the original planning approval.
Condition 1 of the current planning approval requires the land use and development is generally in accordance with the approval plans to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer of the Shire of Dandaragan.
Condition 1 will be relied upon by the proponent to achieve the following:
1. Development of the project in stages over a number of years with the timing of each stage dependent on market drivers. In this scenario, the final design for each stage would comply with all planning conditions and to comply with Condition 1 of the current planning approval, would be provided to the Shire of Dandaragan for review prior to the commencement of construction of each stage of the project.
2. A given stage of construction would occur continuously but may be broken up into distinct work packages such as civil works; construction of the transmission line; construction of the on-site substation; construction of wind turbine towers, nacelles and blades; etc. It is proposed that compliance with relevant planning conditions could be achieved for each distinct work package (i.e., ahead of compliance for other work packages) to allow that work package to proceed separately to other work packages.
In April 2015 the Shire approved an application to extend the Waddi Wind Farm planning approval until January 2020.
The proposed Waddi Wind Farm is located approximately 15km north-west of the Dandaragan townsite. The proposed new on-site substation and its access corridor are located on land immediately west and adjacent to the current Waddi Wind Farm project site boundary.
The proposed new transmission line route extends west from the proposed new on-site substation, crossing the Mullering Brook, before extending south-west to follow the route of an existing Western Power owned distribution (SWER) line across the Brand Highway to the existing Cataby substation. Amend the route for connection of the wind farm into the transmission network The original planning approval allowed for a new 19km transmission line route extending south of the project to the Yandin Road before heading west alongside the Mimegarra Road to a purpose built switchyard constructed proximate to the existing transmission network.
It is proposed to amend the transmission line route from the current approved route to an approximately 8 km transmission line route extending west from the project across private and public land to the existing Cataby substation owned by Western Power and located on the west side of the Brand Highway.
The proposed route has been designed to follow existing fence lines before extending south-west to follow the route of an existing Western Power owned distribution (SWER) line across the Brand Highway towards the existing Cataby substation. Following fence lines of cleared farming land minimises impacts to farming practices.
Following the route of Western Power’s existing distribution (SWER) line provides an opportunity to minimise vegetation clearing and other impacts during construction and operation of the proposed transmission line through use of existing accessways created to access and maintain Western Power’s existing distribution line and for fire management purposes. Both the current approved transmission line route and the alternate proposed new transmission line route are shown in the attachments. It should be noted that the majority of poles for the transmission line will be up to 30m in height, although some poles may be up to 40m in height if required, for example, to minimise impacts at the crossing of the Mullering Brook or to satisfy Main Roads clearance requirements in relation to crossing of the Brand Highway.
On-site substation - amend the location and area and other details The on-site substation is a central point of connection of all wind turbines in the wind farm project and where the distribution voltage is transformed to a higher voltage to facilitate connection via a transmission line to the existing transmission network (i.e. the SWIS).
The original planning approval allowed for a new on-site substation to be constructed on Lot 101. It is proposed to amend this to a location approximately 900m west of the current permitted location to a site adjacent to the western boundary of the current project site on Lot 105.
The original planning approval allowed for the on-site substation to be ‘in the order of 200 x 200m (40,000m²)’ (i.e. 4ha). It is proposed to amend this to allow the on-site substation area to be up to approximately 12ha including an access corridor from the Mullering Road.
This amendment is sought to provide additional space to accommodate the proposed uses of the on-site substation area. It is proposed that permanent components of the ‘site compound’ referred to in the planning report (i.e. those components associated with ongoing operations and maintenance) would be located within the on-site substation area while those temporary components of the ‘site compound’ referred to in the planning report (i.e. those components associated with construction) would be located proximate to or within the on-site substation area. Increase the maximum tip height of the wind turbines from 152m to 165m Wind turbine technology has been continually advancing since the original planning approval was issued for the Waddi Wind Farm.
The latest generation of wind turbines available are increasingly exceeding a tip height of 152m. Raising the maximum allowable tip height of the wind turbines at the Waddi Wind Farm will allow for the most modern turbine models to be installed which are generally more efficient, quieter and cost-effective. Updates to the wording of the existing planning conditions Proposed amendments to the wording of existing planning conditions with an explanation for the proposed amendment are detailed in the table below.
The existing planning conditions are provided in full in later in this report Proposed amendments to the wording of existing planning conditions with justification for the proposed amendment.
Approval condition no.
Proposed amendment Explanation 8 The proponent shall notify property owners with land within 5km of approved wind turbine locations of the potential for interference to TV reception from the wind farm and offer residents with a dwelling located within 5km of a wind turbine a preconstruction and post-construction assessment of television reception.
The proponent shall remedy any reception The term ‘nearby’ in the current condition is imprecise and open to interpretation. This amendment clarifies the scope of the pre and post construction assessments for television reception and takes into account the switch to digital TV. problems attributable to the presence of the wind farm at dwellings located within 5km of approved wind turbine locations as at January 2012. 13 Add “or background +5dB whichever is the higher” after the words "exceed 45dB(A)".
Depending on the level of background noise, the limit could otherwise be less for noise sensitive premises located within the wind farm boundary compared with those located outside the wind farm boundary.
20 Replace ‘Department of Environment Conservation’ with ‘Department of Parks and Wildlife. Department of Environment Conservation (DEC) no longer exists. Department of Parks and Wildlife has taken over the relevant functions of DEC. 24 Replace the current condition with “The proponent shall provide an appropriate viewing area and/or information display at appropriate location(s) agreed with Council.” The amendment provides greater flexibility for the Shire to determine what is most appropriate at the time of construction.
25 Add “except where higher security fencing is required for safety and security purposes” after the words "post and wire". Rural construction fencing is not appropriate for all applications and could lead to unacceptable OHS and security risks at locations such as the on-site substation, operations and maintenance compound and temporary construction compounds.
29 Remove this condition in its entirety The proposed amendment to the transmission line route would mean no transmission lines are proposed on the applicable land for the Waddi Wind Farm project. Amendments to the location of accessways and cable routes Flexibility is sought in relation to the location of accessways and underground cable routes between wind turbine locations and the on-site substation in order to provide for lowest impacts and best environmental outcomes. For example, the accessway and cable route to the cluster of six wind turbines located in the north-east corner of the project may be better served on environmental grounds by an alternative route across the small tributary of the Mullering Brook than is currently provided for in the current planning approval. Flexibility is therefore sought in relation to locating the accessway and cable route to this cluster to accommodate the route that will result in lowest impacts.
The best route would be determined at the detailed engineering stage prior to commencement of construction. Such flexibility is sought in relation to all accessways and underground cable routes between wind turbine locations and the on-site substation.
Condition 1 of the original planning approval requires that the land use and development is generally in accordance with the approval plans to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer of the Shire of Dandaragan. The proponent will comply with condition 1 by providing the Shire of Dandaragan with the location of accessways and cable routes for assessment prior to commencement of construction. Increase the number of permanent wind monitoring masts from two to three The original planning approval allowed for the construction of two permanent wind monitoring masts. An amendment to the number of permanent monitoring is sought that increases the number of permanent wind monitoring masts from two to three.
The field of wind monitoring, wind forecasting and the terms and conditions of wind turbine warranties are evolving and this amendment will ensure that the wind resource monitored at the project site post construction can adequately meet its required functions. Confirmation of details of the original planning application and approval If the proposed amendments are approved by the Shire of Dandaragan, the revised wind farm layout would remain indicative only and subject to detailed design within the design parameters of the original planning approval.
Condition 1 of the current planning approval requires the land use and development is generally in accordance with the approval plans to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer of the Shire of Dandaragan.
Condition 1 will be relied upon by the proponent to achieve the following:
1. Development of the project in stages over a number of years with the timing of each stage dependent on market drivers. In this scenario, the final design for each stage would comply with all planning conditions and to comply with Condition 1 of the current planning approval, would be provided to the Shire of Dandaragan for review prior to the commencement of construction of each stage of the project.
2. A given stage of construction would occur continuously but may be broken up into distinct work packages such as civil works; construction of the transmission line; construction of the on-site substation; construction of wind turbine towers, nacelles and blades; etc. It is proposed that compliance with relevant planning conditions could be achieved for each distinct work package (i.e., ahead of compliance for other work packages) to allow that work package to proceed separately to other work packages.
COMMENT The land
which is the subject of this application for amendments (which includes all
land subject of the original Waddi Wind Farm planning approval) is all zoned as
“Rural”, with the exception of the following:
1. The Brand Hwy road reserve;
2. Part of Reserve 27216 (Volume LR3141 Folio 872) which has a public purpose of recreation camping and conservation of flora by virtue of E450744;
3. Reserve 41986 (Volume LR3089 Folio 642) which has a public purpose of conservation of flora and fauna by virtue of F148689;
4. Volume LR3161 Folio 986, Lot 306 on Deposited Plan 54549 which is unvested Crown land set aside for public purposes; and Certificate of Title Volume 1980 and Folio 817, Lot 3906 on plan P170072 is private land zoned as “Rural” but has an additional categorisation of “Bassendean sand special control area” the purpose of which is provided in section 6 of the LPS7 text. Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment GHD prepared a Report for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment for the Waddi Wind Farm in September 2010 to support the Environmental Statement that comprised the original planning application. GHD has reviewed this assessment and assessed the potential impacts of the proposed amendments to the planning approval for the Waddi Wind Farm and reported their findings in a statement, a copy of which is provided in the attachments.
1. The Brand Hwy road reserve;
2. Part of Reserve 27216 (Volume LR3141 Folio 872) which has a public purpose of recreation camping and conservation of flora by virtue of E450744;
3. Reserve 41986 (Volume LR3089 Folio 642) which has a public purpose of conservation of flora and fauna by virtue of F148689;
4. Volume LR3161 Folio 986, Lot 306 on Deposited Plan 54549 which is unvested Crown land set aside for public purposes; and Certificate of Title Volume 1980 and Folio 817, Lot 3906 on plan P170072 is private land zoned as “Rural” but has an additional categorisation of “Bassendean sand special control area” the purpose of which is provided in section 6 of the LPS7 text. Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment GHD prepared a Report for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment for the Waddi Wind Farm in September 2010 to support the Environmental Statement that comprised the original planning application. GHD has reviewed this assessment and assessed the potential impacts of the proposed amendments to the planning approval for the Waddi Wind Farm and reported their findings in a statement, a copy of which is provided in the attachments.
A summary of their findings is provided below.
Wind Prospect Pty Ltd prepared photomontage images and Zone of Visual Influence
(ZVI) diagrams to inform the GHD assessment and are included in the GHD report
in the attachments.
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The wind turbines would still not be visible from the township of Dandaragan
with the proposed increase in tip height of the wind turbines;
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The limited visibility of the wind turbines from the easterly portions of the
Badgingarra National Park would have perceptible change with the proposed
increase to the tip height of the wind turbines;
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The roads within the footprint of the Waddi Wind Farm exposed to high and close
quarter visibility of wind turbines would have an imperceptible increase in
visibility as a result of the proposed increase in wind turbine tip height;
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The western edge of the Waddi Wind Farm will be visible from sections of the
Brand Highway however the proposed increase to wind turbine tip height would
result in a marginal to imperceptible increase in visibility;
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The proposed transmission line route would result in isolated visual impacts
along the Brand Highway;
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There are limited opportunities to view the proposed transmission line from
publicly accessible areas and views of the eastern section of the transmission
line would be limited to private agricultural land;
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Overall there would be project wide net decrease in impacts associated with the
proposed transmission line route as the overall length of the route would
decrease by approximately 11 km;
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The overall impacts of the proposed on-site substation relative to the current
approved location would be marginally greater due to the increased size. Noise
Assessment ViPAC prepared a Noise Impact Assessment for the Waddi Wind Farm in
December 2010 to support the Environmental Statement that comprised the
original planning application. ViPAC has reviewed this assessment and assessed
the potential impacts of the proposed amendments to the planning approval for
the Waddi Wind Farm and reported their findings in a statement, a copy of which
is provided in the attachments. A summary of their findings are provided below.
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The on-site substation at the proposed new location will not have a significant
or perceptible noise impact at the nearest residential receivers (i.e.
dwellings not located within the project boundary) and will not represent a
noticeable change compared to the original proposed location.
§ As the proposed transmission line route is not located within 100 metres of any dwellings, corona discharge noise or Aeolian noise is not likely to be an issue.
§ As the proposed transmission line route is not located within 100 metres of any dwellings, corona discharge noise or Aeolian noise is not likely to be an issue.
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The proposed increase in wind turbine tip height is small and will not cause a
significant or reasonable increase in the propagation of noise levels. There
may be a slight increase in the predicted noise levels at some receiver
locations depending on propagation distances and the relative height of
topographical features along the line-of-sight between turbines and receivers,
possibly up to about 0.5dB(A) or less. Current planning conditions require that
the final layout and selected wind turbine model complies with the relevant
standards.
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The proposed amendments will not have a significant or perceptible noise impact
at the nearest relevant residential receivers and will not represent a
noticeable change compared to the original proposal. Conditions 12 to 18 of the
current planning approval relate to noise and require that the final wind farm
design meets applicable noise standards and that a post-construction monitoring
program be implemented to verify compliance. Shadow Flicker Assessment Wind
Prospect Pty Ltd prepared a shadow flicker analysis to inform the Environmental
Statement that comprised the original planning application in 2011. This shadow
flicker analysis was recently repeated by Wind Prospect to assess any potential
increased impact of shadow flicker at sensitive receptors such as dwellings
resulting from the proposed increase to wind turbine tip height from 152 metres
to 165 metres. Wind Prospect’s findings are reported in the attachments which
includes an image showing predicted shadow flicker with a wind turbine tip
height of 165m.
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In the absence of specific guidelines relating to shadow flicker in WA, the
relevant German guidelines were used as a benchmark. These guidelines set a
limit of 30 hours of shadow flicker per year and 30 minutes of shadow flicker
in any one day at a given shadow flicker receptor.
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No dwellings will receive more than 30 hours of shadow flicker per year or more
than 30 minutes of shadow flicker per day.
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Seven of the 24 assessed dwellings are predicted to experience some shadow
flicker.
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Predictions for shadow flicker have increased by roughly 1 to 9 hours per year
across the seven dwellings compared to previous predictions. Calculations have
been made based on worst case conditions which exclude the effects of clouds,
obstacles, and the variability of wind speed and direction, all of which would
reduce the amount of shadow flicker experienced in reality relative to the
levels predicted in the Shadow Flicker Assessment. Aviation Assessment An
Aeronautical Impact Assessment and Aerial Applications Assessment were
completed by The Ambidji Group Pty Ltd (Ambidji Group) in November 2010 and
June 2010 respectively to support the Environmental Statement that comprised
the original planning application. Ambidji has reviewed these previous
assessments and prepared an Aviation Impact Assessment and Qualitative Risk
Assessment which assesses the potential impacts of the proposed amendments to
the planning approval for the Waddi Wind Farm.
A copy of the Aviation Impact
Assessment and Qualitative Risk Assessment (AIS & QRA) are provided in the
attachments and a summary of the assessment is provided below. The Aviation
Impact Statement and Qualitative Risk Assessment completed in 2016 found that
the proposed Waddi Wind Farm will not impact upon the following: -
The OLS and PANS OPS surfaces
published for any military, registered or certified aerodrome; - The operation
of any Navigation Aids and Communication facilities; or –
Any air route Lowest Safe
Altitudes. But will require further assessment by the Department of Defence in
relation to: - Military low flying area D193; and - The RAAF radar at Eclipse
Hill. The Aviation Impact Statement and Qualitative Risk Assessment has been
provided to the Airservices Australia, the Department of Defence, and the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for review as part of a consultation process.
Previous engagement with the Department of Defence in relation to these
particular matters for a 152 metre tip height concluded that aircraft could
operate around the wind farm and that they would not object despite the
potential impact on Primary Surveillance Radar. The proposed amendments to the
planning approval were detailed in a letter to the Department of Defence on the
9th March 2016 and the Ambidji Group will continue liaison with the Department
of Defence on behalf of Waddi Wind Farm Pty Ltd. Conditions 3 to 6 of the
current planning approval relate to aviation, requiring notification of
relevant parties of final wind turbine locations and heights.
All of the current conditions of approval are listed below; Conditions:
1. The land use and development shall be undertaken generally in accordance with the approval plans, in a manner that is deemed to comply, to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer.
2. Following the submission of the development application, if the proponent proposes changes resulting in significant additional environmental impact in the opinion of the Shire of Dandaragan, these changes shall not be undertaken without prior consultation with the Shire of Dandaragan and the Environmental Protection Authority Service Unit.
3. The proponent shall (prior to the erection of wind turbine generators) provide notification to the RAAF Aeronautical Service of the location and height details of the wind turbine generators. 4. The proponent shall (prior to the erection of wind turbine generators) provide notification to Air Services Australia of the location and height details of the wind turbine generators.
5. The proponent shall (prior to the erection of wind turbine generators) provide notification to CASA of the location and height details of the wind turbine generators.
6. The proponent shall (prior to the erection of wind turbine generators) provide notification to Aerial Agricultural Association of Australia of the location and height details of the wind turbine generators.
7. The proponent shall ensure sufficient clearance is maintained from Western Power’s existing and planned transmission and distribution lines and associated facilities to the satisfaction of Western Power.
8. The proponent shall offer nearby residents that may be affected by electromagnetic interference a pre-construction and post-construction assessment of television reception and will remedy any reception problems attributable to the presence of the wind farm.
9. The proponent shall provide a Traffic Management Plan to Main Roads WA and the Shire of Dandaragan prior to the commencement of construction.
1. The land use and development shall be undertaken generally in accordance with the approval plans, in a manner that is deemed to comply, to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer.
2. Following the submission of the development application, if the proponent proposes changes resulting in significant additional environmental impact in the opinion of the Shire of Dandaragan, these changes shall not be undertaken without prior consultation with the Shire of Dandaragan and the Environmental Protection Authority Service Unit.
3. The proponent shall (prior to the erection of wind turbine generators) provide notification to the RAAF Aeronautical Service of the location and height details of the wind turbine generators. 4. The proponent shall (prior to the erection of wind turbine generators) provide notification to Air Services Australia of the location and height details of the wind turbine generators.
5. The proponent shall (prior to the erection of wind turbine generators) provide notification to CASA of the location and height details of the wind turbine generators.
6. The proponent shall (prior to the erection of wind turbine generators) provide notification to Aerial Agricultural Association of Australia of the location and height details of the wind turbine generators.
7. The proponent shall ensure sufficient clearance is maintained from Western Power’s existing and planned transmission and distribution lines and associated facilities to the satisfaction of Western Power.
8. The proponent shall offer nearby residents that may be affected by electromagnetic interference a pre-construction and post-construction assessment of television reception and will remedy any reception problems attributable to the presence of the wind farm.
9. The proponent shall provide a Traffic Management Plan to Main Roads WA and the Shire of Dandaragan prior to the commencement of construction.
The Traffic Management Plan shall address;
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details of the selected transportation route;
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detailed traffic management measures;
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transportation of materials to the project site;
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obtaining the necessary written approvals / permits from Main Roads WA Heavy
Vehicle Operations Branch; and
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the transport of all divisible and indivisible loads and acquisition of
necessary permits for transport of these loads.
10. The access points onto the subject land and any road works shall be located and constructed to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer and include all necessary drainage and signage. Costs applicable to the construction of the access points onto the site and any related issues shall be borne by the proponent.
11. The proponent in conjunction with the Shire of Dandaragan shall commission a Road Condition Report prepared by a recognised engineer (agreed to by both parties) prior to the commencement of the project. The Road Condition Report shall, at least but not be limited to, identifying the following issues; a) suitability of the existing pavement strength (in wet and dry conditions) to cater for the proposed haulage loads and traffic volumes; b) suitability of the existing horizontal and vertical alignments to cater for the proposed haulage loads and traffic volumes; and c) identify and provide plans and costings for any required upgrade works to the existing road network to make it suitable for the proposed haulage loads and traffic volumes. The costs associated with the preparation of the Road Condition Report and any road works identified in the Road Condition Report shall be undertaken at the cost of the proponent prior to any works commencing onsite.
12. The Wind Farm shall comply, at all times, with the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 revision dated November 2003 and the South Australian Environmental Protection Authority Environmental Noise Guidelines for Wind Farms dated February 2003.
13. Noise from the operational Wind Farm shall not exceed 45dB(A) (using a 10 minutes LAeq), at surrounding noise sensitive premises within the wind farm boundary, unless otherwise agreed with the respective landowner.
14. Noise from the operational Wind Farm shall not exceed 5dB(A) above the background noise level or 35dB(A) (using a 10 minutes LAeq), whichever is the greater, at surrounding noise sensitive premises outside the wind farm boundary.
15. The background noise levels for the proposed development are to be based on the pre-recorded background noise measurements (Refer to Table 16.1 of the development application). 16. The proponent shall develop and implement a postconstruction noise monitoring program at the noise sensitive receptors listed in Table 16.3 of the development application to assess compliance of the operational Wind Farm with the noise criteria. The post-construction noise monitoring program shall be conducted at the same time of year as when the background noise measurements were recorded. Results of the program shall be forwarded to the relevant authority.
17. Prior to the commencement of construction, the proponent shall commission third party noise modelling studies to demonstrate the final Wind Farm design complies with the noise limits outlined in this approval. The intended noise modelling methodology shall be discussed with the Department of Environment Regulation, at the appropriate time.
18. In relation to the concerns raised in the letter from the Western Australian Department of Environment and Conservation dated 02 June 2011, the proponent shall, prior to commencement of construction, implement necessary strategies to mitigate any future noise non-compliance that may arise from the construction or operation of the Wind Farm.
19. The proponents are required to obtain a Clearing Permit in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004 in the case of any proposal to clear existing remnant native vegetation on the site to the satisfaction of the Department of Environment Regulation.
20. The proponent shall develop and implement an Avian Fauna Collision Monitoring Program, to the satisfaction of the Western Australia Department of Environment and Conservation, to monitor the impact of the Wind Farm on avian fauna in the project area, specifically in respect to the endangered Carnaby’s Cockatoo.
21. Prior to the commencement of construction, the proponent shall commission detailed archaeological and ethnographic surveys, compliant with Aboriginal Heritage Act (1972) dated September 2011, over areas of proposed infrastructure.
22. Prior to the commencement of construction, the proponent shall make arrangements in consultation with the South West Aboriginal Land & Sea Council for any required Aboriginal heritage monitoring.
23. Prior to the commencement of construction, the proponent shall provide and implement, a Fire Management Plan that addresses the impacts of the Wind Farm through the construction phase to operation, approved by Council and Department of Fire and Emergency Services.
24. The proponent shall provide a viewing area in a location approved by the Shire, prior to the operation of the wind farm. The viewing area shall consist of a public viewing platform, a series of interpretative boards and an associated car park.
25. All fencing shall be of rural construction such as open post and rail or post and wire, to the satisfaction of the Shire.
26. Prior to the commencement of construction, the proponent will consult with landowners on the location of known weed infestations and will implement measures, as agreed with landowners, and in accordance with any relevant regulation under the Bio-security and Agriculture Management Act 2007 and measures recommended by the Western Australia Department of Food and Agriculture.
27. The proponent shall provide road signage to the specification and satisfaction of Main Roads WA and the Shire of Dandaragan.
28. Any leasehold arrangements exceeding 20 years for part lots are to be referred to the Western Australian Planning Commission for approval.
29. Prior to the commencement of construction of the overhead power line on Lots 4 and 3824, written evidence shall be submitted to the Council that an agreed power line route has been reached with Iluka Resources Limited.
30. Decommissioning of the above ground plant and equipment (excluding concrete pads; footings; and underground cables) on the subject land will commence within a period of 12 months from termination of operations and be completed within a time period of the satisfaction of the Shire of Dandaragan. This will occur following submission by the proponent of a plan outlining the process of decommissioning.
31. Planning consent is granted for a further four years from the expiry of the current planning approval extending the approval to 10 January 2020 during which time the development must be substantially commenced to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer.
32. The proponent is advised that planning approval is not a building licence. A building licence must be formally applied for and obtained from Building Services before commencement of any site and / or development works.
33. The extension of the Planning Approval is not valid until the Planning Application Fee is received.
34. The extension of time to the current planning approval does not alter the conditions of approval nor afford a right of appeal to the State Administrative Tribunal. The decision relates to the period of time upon which construction work must have substantially commenced as determined by the Chief Executive Officer.
10. The access points onto the subject land and any road works shall be located and constructed to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer and include all necessary drainage and signage. Costs applicable to the construction of the access points onto the site and any related issues shall be borne by the proponent.
11. The proponent in conjunction with the Shire of Dandaragan shall commission a Road Condition Report prepared by a recognised engineer (agreed to by both parties) prior to the commencement of the project. The Road Condition Report shall, at least but not be limited to, identifying the following issues; a) suitability of the existing pavement strength (in wet and dry conditions) to cater for the proposed haulage loads and traffic volumes; b) suitability of the existing horizontal and vertical alignments to cater for the proposed haulage loads and traffic volumes; and c) identify and provide plans and costings for any required upgrade works to the existing road network to make it suitable for the proposed haulage loads and traffic volumes. The costs associated with the preparation of the Road Condition Report and any road works identified in the Road Condition Report shall be undertaken at the cost of the proponent prior to any works commencing onsite.
12. The Wind Farm shall comply, at all times, with the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 revision dated November 2003 and the South Australian Environmental Protection Authority Environmental Noise Guidelines for Wind Farms dated February 2003.
13. Noise from the operational Wind Farm shall not exceed 45dB(A) (using a 10 minutes LAeq), at surrounding noise sensitive premises within the wind farm boundary, unless otherwise agreed with the respective landowner.
14. Noise from the operational Wind Farm shall not exceed 5dB(A) above the background noise level or 35dB(A) (using a 10 minutes LAeq), whichever is the greater, at surrounding noise sensitive premises outside the wind farm boundary.
15. The background noise levels for the proposed development are to be based on the pre-recorded background noise measurements (Refer to Table 16.1 of the development application). 16. The proponent shall develop and implement a postconstruction noise monitoring program at the noise sensitive receptors listed in Table 16.3 of the development application to assess compliance of the operational Wind Farm with the noise criteria. The post-construction noise monitoring program shall be conducted at the same time of year as when the background noise measurements were recorded. Results of the program shall be forwarded to the relevant authority.
17. Prior to the commencement of construction, the proponent shall commission third party noise modelling studies to demonstrate the final Wind Farm design complies with the noise limits outlined in this approval. The intended noise modelling methodology shall be discussed with the Department of Environment Regulation, at the appropriate time.
18. In relation to the concerns raised in the letter from the Western Australian Department of Environment and Conservation dated 02 June 2011, the proponent shall, prior to commencement of construction, implement necessary strategies to mitigate any future noise non-compliance that may arise from the construction or operation of the Wind Farm.
19. The proponents are required to obtain a Clearing Permit in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004 in the case of any proposal to clear existing remnant native vegetation on the site to the satisfaction of the Department of Environment Regulation.
20. The proponent shall develop and implement an Avian Fauna Collision Monitoring Program, to the satisfaction of the Western Australia Department of Environment and Conservation, to monitor the impact of the Wind Farm on avian fauna in the project area, specifically in respect to the endangered Carnaby’s Cockatoo.
21. Prior to the commencement of construction, the proponent shall commission detailed archaeological and ethnographic surveys, compliant with Aboriginal Heritage Act (1972) dated September 2011, over areas of proposed infrastructure.
22. Prior to the commencement of construction, the proponent shall make arrangements in consultation with the South West Aboriginal Land & Sea Council for any required Aboriginal heritage monitoring.
23. Prior to the commencement of construction, the proponent shall provide and implement, a Fire Management Plan that addresses the impacts of the Wind Farm through the construction phase to operation, approved by Council and Department of Fire and Emergency Services.
24. The proponent shall provide a viewing area in a location approved by the Shire, prior to the operation of the wind farm. The viewing area shall consist of a public viewing platform, a series of interpretative boards and an associated car park.
25. All fencing shall be of rural construction such as open post and rail or post and wire, to the satisfaction of the Shire.
26. Prior to the commencement of construction, the proponent will consult with landowners on the location of known weed infestations and will implement measures, as agreed with landowners, and in accordance with any relevant regulation under the Bio-security and Agriculture Management Act 2007 and measures recommended by the Western Australia Department of Food and Agriculture.
27. The proponent shall provide road signage to the specification and satisfaction of Main Roads WA and the Shire of Dandaragan.
28. Any leasehold arrangements exceeding 20 years for part lots are to be referred to the Western Australian Planning Commission for approval.
29. Prior to the commencement of construction of the overhead power line on Lots 4 and 3824, written evidence shall be submitted to the Council that an agreed power line route has been reached with Iluka Resources Limited.
30. Decommissioning of the above ground plant and equipment (excluding concrete pads; footings; and underground cables) on the subject land will commence within a period of 12 months from termination of operations and be completed within a time period of the satisfaction of the Shire of Dandaragan. This will occur following submission by the proponent of a plan outlining the process of decommissioning.
31. Planning consent is granted for a further four years from the expiry of the current planning approval extending the approval to 10 January 2020 during which time the development must be substantially commenced to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer.
32. The proponent is advised that planning approval is not a building licence. A building licence must be formally applied for and obtained from Building Services before commencement of any site and / or development works.
33. The extension of the Planning Approval is not valid until the Planning Application Fee is received.
34. The extension of time to the current planning approval does not alter the conditions of approval nor afford a right of appeal to the State Administrative Tribunal. The decision relates to the period of time upon which construction work must have substantially commenced as determined by the Chief Executive Officer.
Advice Notes:
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In relation to condition 29, the proponent may propose a replacement /
alternative overhead power line route outside the indicative site works area,
subject to further approval of the Council.
Health impacts of wind farms This
application is for amendments to an approved wind farm development. In February
2015 the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) came out with the
following statement;
Examining whether wind farm
emissions may affect human health is complex, as both the character of the
emissions and individual perceptions of them are highly variable. After careful
consideration and deliberation of the body of evidence, NHMRC concludes that
there is currently no consistent evidence that wind farms cause adverse health
effects in humans. Given the poor quality of current direct evidence and the
concern expressed by some members of the community, high quality research into
possible health effects of wind farms, particularly within 1.5 km is warranted.
There are a couple of dwellings
that are within the Windfarm project area (have windfarms on their property by
agreement) that are slightly closer than 1.5km, and there are a couple of
dwellings outside the project area that are just slightly greater than 1.5km
from a wind tower (refer to map on page 15 of volume 1 in the attachments). The
current NMHRC statement means that those properties that have agreements
(within 1.5km) may be impacted, but have agreed to the wind turbines, those
that have dwellings greater than 1.5km away, based on the current evidence, are
unlikely to suffer any negative health effects.
CONSULTATION In addition to the Shire advertising and consultation
process, the applicant undertook an advertising and consultation process and
has advised;
Notification of the proposed amendments to the wind farm planning approval inviting comments and further engagement was sent to key stakeholders including approximately
26 state, federal and local government agencies,
14 private sector organisations,
9 community groups,
10 State and Federal members of Parliament and the owners of all properties involved in and proximate to the Waddi Wind Farm project.
Notification of the proposed amendments to the wind farm planning approval inviting comments and further engagement was sent to key stakeholders including approximately
26 state, federal and local government agencies,
14 private sector organisations,
9 community groups,
10 State and Federal members of Parliament and the owners of all properties involved in and proximate to the Waddi Wind Farm project.
Further engagement and
consultation occurred with many of these stakeholders. The consultation process
commenced towards the end of 2015 and is ongoing. This notification and
consultation has consisted of: -
Letters addressed to specific stakeholders advising of the proposed amendments distributed by email and/or mail; -
Newsletter and a fact sheet distributed by email and unaddressed mail to mailboxes at the Badgingarra and Dandaragan post offices; -
Face-to-face meetings and discussions with some government agencies and interested neighbouring residents; -
Invitations to the Information Days distributed by email, unaddressed mail to mailboxes at the Badgingarra post office and available on the counter at the Dandaragan post office; -
Advertising of the Information Days in 4 local publications leading up to the Information Days, posters displayed at 3 prominent community congregation points (Badgingarra and Dandaragan post offices and Shire of Dandaragan Council) and advertised by the Shire of Dandaragan on their website and Facebook page; -
The Information Days held at the Dandaragan Community Centre on 14th and 15th April; and - Launching of the updated www.waddiwindfarm.com.au website on the 31st March 2016 which contains information about the Waddi Wind Farm and the proposed amendments to the planning approval. Written responses from stakeholders are summarised in the attachments as well as feedback from the sole visitor to the Information Days held at the Dandaragan Community Centre.
Letters addressed to specific stakeholders advising of the proposed amendments distributed by email and/or mail; -
Newsletter and a fact sheet distributed by email and unaddressed mail to mailboxes at the Badgingarra and Dandaragan post offices; -
Face-to-face meetings and discussions with some government agencies and interested neighbouring residents; -
Invitations to the Information Days distributed by email, unaddressed mail to mailboxes at the Badgingarra post office and available on the counter at the Dandaragan post office; -
Advertising of the Information Days in 4 local publications leading up to the Information Days, posters displayed at 3 prominent community congregation points (Badgingarra and Dandaragan post offices and Shire of Dandaragan Council) and advertised by the Shire of Dandaragan on their website and Facebook page; -
The Information Days held at the Dandaragan Community Centre on 14th and 15th April; and - Launching of the updated www.waddiwindfarm.com.au website on the 31st March 2016 which contains information about the Waddi Wind Farm and the proposed amendments to the planning approval. Written responses from stakeholders are summarised in the attachments as well as feedback from the sole visitor to the Information Days held at the Dandaragan Community Centre.
As recommended in the Environment
Protection Bulletin No. 21, consultation has occurred with the Department of
Environment Regulation Noise Regulation Branch and the Department of Parks and
Wildlife. As the Waddi Wind Farm project progresses, engagement with
stakeholders will be ongoing using newsletters, letters, emails, meetings and
updates to the website. The Shire of Dandaragan undertook to advertise the
proposal to all landowners that had property within 5km of the subject site
boundary. This included landowners that had only portion of land within 5km.
Advertising commenced on 12 July 2016 until 8 August 2016. A couple of late
submissions were accepted as prior notice had been given.
The proposal was also advertised
in the local newspapers circulating in the district and to the following
government organisations.
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Department of Water;
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Wheatbelt Development Commission;
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Western Power;
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Western Australian Planning Commission
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Royal Australian Air Force Combat Support Unit;
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Main Roads Western Australia;
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Landgate;
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Department of Fire and Emergency Services;
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Environmental Protection Authority;
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Department of Regional Development State Land Services;
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Department of Environment Regulation
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Department of Planning;
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Department of Lands;
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Department of Industries and Resources;
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Department of Health;
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Department of Parks and Wildlife;
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Department of Mines and Petroleum;
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Department of Defence;
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Department of Agriculture and Food;
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Civil Aviation Safety Authority;
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Air Services Australia;
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Shire Officers.
STATUTORY ENVIRONMENT §
Local Planning Scheme No 7.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS § SPP 2.5 Land Use Planning
in Rural Areas. §
Western Australian Planning Commission’s (WAPC) Planning Bulletin No 67-
Guidelines for Wind Farm Development. §
There are no local policy implications relevant to this item.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The applicant has paid a sum of $15,675
which is 50% of the full fee as the application is for amendments to an
existing approval.
STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS The following sections of the Local Planning
Strategy support such applications; Table 4: Actions – service infrastructure
Action - Assess applications for wind farms and other alternative energy
infrastructure, having regard to visual landscape issues and other relevant
matters set out in Planning Bulletin 67 – Guidelines for Wind Farm Development.
5.4.3 Alternative Energy There is significant potential for the Jurien Bay
region to become an important area for renewable energy production projects.
Wind power generation is already proving to be popular within the Jurien Bay
hinterland with several projects in operation or planned. The first WA utility
scale solar photovoltaic farm is also been developed north of Jurien Bay
confirming the potential for solar power in the region. There is adequate power
generation within the region but the key issue for the shire is the
transmission and distribution of power. The investment by energy producers in
the shire may encourage energy intensive agricultural or other industries that
use significant amounts of energy to locate in the area.
ATTACHMENTS. Circulated with
the agenda are the following items relevant to this report: § Application Volume 1 (Doc
Id: 71443) – Previously Distributed §
Application Volume 1 (Doc Id: 71444) – Previously Distributed § Schedule of Submissions
(Doc Id: 71997) – Previously Distributed §
NHMRC doc (Doc Id: 71643) – Previously Distributed § Extract from Senate Enquiry (Doc
Id: 72582) – Previously Distributed §
Residents noise info sheet (Doc Id: 72435) – Previously Distributed (Marked
9.4.1)
VOTING REQUIREMENT Simple majority
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION / COUNCIL DECISION Moved Cr Sheppard,
seconded Gibson That Council A. Note the submissions received. B. Grant the
following amendments as set out in Waddi Wind Farm Planning Permit Amendment
Application Rev D Volumes 1 and 2 dated 1 June 2016 (Doc IDs 71441, 71442) to
the Waddi Wind Farm planning approval granted to Trustpower Australia Holdings
Pty Ltd January 2012 and as amended in April 2015 for minor modifications to
wind monitoring towers and extension of planning approval for the wind farm
project granted until January 2020.
1. Amend the transmission line
route for connection of the wind farm into the transmission network.
2. Amend the location of the on-site substation to a location 900 metres west of the current permitted location and increase the area of the on-site substation from 4 ha up to approximately 12 ha.
3. Increase the maximum tip height of the wind turbines (the height from ground level to the highest point of the blade tip of each wind turbine) from 152 metres to 165 metres.
4. Minor amendments to the wording of existing planning approval conditions as follows:
i. Replace Condition 8 with - The proponent shall notify property owners with land within 5km of approved wind turbine locations of the potential for interference to TV reception from the wind farm and offer residents with a dwelling located within 5km of a wind turbine a pre-construction and post-construction assessment of television reception. The proponent shall remedy any reception problems attributable to the presence of the wind farm at dwellings located within 5km of approved wind turbine locations as at January 2012.
ii. Condition 13 Add “or background +5dB whichever is the higher” after the words "exceed 45dB(A)".
iii. Condition 20 Replace ‘Department of Environment Conservation’ with ‘Department of Parks and Wildlife.
iv. Condition 24 Replace the current condition with “The proponent shall provide an appropriate viewing area and/or information display at appropriate location(s) agreed with Council.”
v. Condition 25 Add “except where higher security fencing is required for safety and security purposes” after the words "post and wire".
vi. Condition 29 Remove this condition in its entirety
5. Amendments to the location of accessways and cable routes.
6. Increase the number of permanent wind monitoring masts from two to three.
7. All other conditions of approval granted in January 2012 and April 2015 remain in force.
2. Amend the location of the on-site substation to a location 900 metres west of the current permitted location and increase the area of the on-site substation from 4 ha up to approximately 12 ha.
3. Increase the maximum tip height of the wind turbines (the height from ground level to the highest point of the blade tip of each wind turbine) from 152 metres to 165 metres.
4. Minor amendments to the wording of existing planning approval conditions as follows:
i. Replace Condition 8 with - The proponent shall notify property owners with land within 5km of approved wind turbine locations of the potential for interference to TV reception from the wind farm and offer residents with a dwelling located within 5km of a wind turbine a pre-construction and post-construction assessment of television reception. The proponent shall remedy any reception problems attributable to the presence of the wind farm at dwellings located within 5km of approved wind turbine locations as at January 2012.
ii. Condition 13 Add “or background +5dB whichever is the higher” after the words "exceed 45dB(A)".
iii. Condition 20 Replace ‘Department of Environment Conservation’ with ‘Department of Parks and Wildlife.
iv. Condition 24 Replace the current condition with “The proponent shall provide an appropriate viewing area and/or information display at appropriate location(s) agreed with Council.”
v. Condition 25 Add “except where higher security fencing is required for safety and security purposes” after the words "post and wire".
vi. Condition 29 Remove this condition in its entirety
5. Amendments to the location of accessways and cable routes.
6. Increase the number of permanent wind monitoring masts from two to three.
7. All other conditions of approval granted in January 2012 and April 2015 remain in force.
Advice Note
1. Condition 1 of the current planning approval requires the land use and development is generally in accordance with the approval plans to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer of the Shire of Dandaragan. The applicant shall provide details of any variations to the Chief Executive Officer for approval prior to commencement of any subject works, or to the satisfaction of the Council if in the view of the Chief Executive Officer those works are of significance and/or will detrimentally impact on nearby properties.
2. Should the applicant be aggrieved by this decision, or any conditions imposed, there is a Right to Review under the Planning and Development Act 2005. An application for Review must be submitted in accordance with Part XIV of the Planning and Development Act within 28 days of the date of the decision to the State Administrative Tribunal, GPO Box U1991, PERTH WA 6845.
1. Condition 1 of the current planning approval requires the land use and development is generally in accordance with the approval plans to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer of the Shire of Dandaragan. The applicant shall provide details of any variations to the Chief Executive Officer for approval prior to commencement of any subject works, or to the satisfaction of the Council if in the view of the Chief Executive Officer those works are of significance and/or will detrimentally impact on nearby properties.
2. Should the applicant be aggrieved by this decision, or any conditions imposed, there is a Right to Review under the Planning and Development Act 2005. An application for Review must be submitted in accordance with Part XIV of the Planning and Development Act within 28 days of the date of the decision to the State Administrative Tribunal, GPO Box U1991, PERTH WA 6845.
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