Federal Decision on Tasmania Wind Project Delayed
The St Patricks Plains wind project in Tasmania has been delayed for the fifth time, awaiting a decision under the federal Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.
The project, initially designed with 67 turbines, has been scaled back to 47 turbines with a capacity of 291 megawatts (MW). The decision deadline has been extended to November 28.
Both the previous delay and this one were requested by developer Ark Energy
A spokesperson from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water stated that Ark Energy, the project's developer, requested the delays. Ark Energy was contacted for comment but has not responded.
- 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
- Acquired by Ark Energy in 2022
Author's summary: Tasmania wind project delayed for fifth time.