Planning
The planning application for the Collgar Wind Farm was lodged with Merredin Shire Council on 12th August 2008 and planning approval for the project was issued on 23rd September 2008.
In addition to local planning approvals, the project has been determined as a 'non-controlled action' under the Commonwealth EPBC Act, and the Environmental Protection Authority has advised that they do not wish to formally assess the project.
Planning and environmental approvals have been obtained for 127 turbines. However, this layout has now been divided into two stages, the first consisting of 111 turbines, and a second stage of 16 turbines. Construction of the first 111 turbines is expected to commence in June 2010. The figures contained on this website relate to a project size of 111 wind turbines, but the planning application considers the full layout of 127 turbines.
The planning application for the project can be viewed here.