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Gippsland’s new wind farm gets approval
Gippsland’s new wind farm gets approval
In a Victorian first, wind turbines are to be built on a tree farm property in Gippsland’s Strzelecki Ranges after the construction of the Delburn Wind Farm received state government approval.
OSMI Australia’s Delburn Wind Farm project, expected to cost $400m-500m, was approved by
Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne,
Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne,
 paving the way for 33 wind turbines, each 250m tall, to be built in Gippsland.
One major element of the project will not be constructed, with the Battery Energy Storage System not approved due to fire risk concerns.
The panel has not supported approval of the BESS at this stage. It is concerned there are issues with detailed design and location and findings to be incorporated from the investigation into the Victorian Big Battery fire.
PLANNING PANEL REPORT
PLANNING PANEL REPORT
The proposal was subject to a 12-day public hearing in October and November 2021, which received 436 supporting submissions, 283 opposed and three neutral.
OSMI Australia’s executive director development Peter Marriott said the company was satisfied to receive the tick of approval for the construction of the turbines.
We are pleased to receive these approvals, however, there is a lot of detail to work through in the panel report and the approval documents.
We are pleased to receive these approvals, however, there is a lot of detail to work through in the panel report and the approval documents.
The turbines will be built on freehold land owned by 
with the approved project spanning 4778ha across the Latrobe, Baw Baw and South Gippsland local government areas.
Hancock Victorian Plantations Pty Ltd,
Hancock Victorian Plantations Pty Ltd,
An OSMI Australia spokeswoman said the project was expected to power 130,000 homes and generate 640,000mW of energy.
The company also estimated 186 new full-time equivalent jobs would be created duringconstruction, with 24 ongoing jobs created during operation.
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