Federal Decision on Tasmania Wind Project Delayed
The St Patricks Plains wind project in Tasmania has faced its fifth delay in receiving a decision under the federal Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.
The project, initially designed for 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.
A government spokesperson stated that the delays were requested by the project's developer, Ark Energy, which acquired the project in 2022 from Epuron.
Ark Energy has been contacted for comment.
- 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
Author's summary: Tasmania wind project delayed for fifth time.