Draft National Wind Farm Development Guidelines - July 2010

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The site selection process concludes by identifying properties that should be considered further in the high-level risk assessment to ascertain a boundary and a preliminary layout for detailed investigation and discussion with the community. Preparation of a preliminary Communication and Consultation Plan, to support stakeholder consultation activities for the High Level Risk Assessment process (Sub-Stage S3) should commence at this time. The Plan may include discussion with the local planning authority in order to obtain further background information on the site/s investigated. This can assist in determining the appropriateness of the site/s for wind farm development. High-level risk assessment (S3) At this stage the assessment is designed to provide a high-level, preliminary overview of the likelihood of critical impediments that may prevent the development from proceeding. From the broad overview of the major issues of the site the regulatory approvals context should be mapped out identifying what consents/permits are likely to be required at: • Commonwealth level - through the operation of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). This should consider EPBC Act Policy Statement 2.3 (2009) Wind farm industry, which is designed to provide detailed guidance to assist wind farm proponents decide whether or not they should submit a referral under the EPBC Act • State/territory - level through the state/territory legislation (most state/territory’s have an assessment threshold in terms of energy generation capacity). • Local level through the local planning/development processes (often containing triggers related to matters differing from the state/territory assessment process). This stage should also map the stakeholders, processes and timeframes for the approvals pathway. Commonwealth, state/territory and/or local planning requirements and assessment processes will need to be identified in discussion with their planning authorities. Consideration should also be given to how state/territory agencies may support the assessment of planning applications submitted to local governments. The outcome of this process is to identify an initial group of landowners who may be approached regarding land access, wind monitoring and options for longer term land use. Negotiations with landowners should commence in accordance with the preliminary Communication and Consultation Plan. The detailed Project Communication and Consultation Plan should be drafted outlining the objectives of the consultation program for the development stages. Following the outcomes of the risk assessment process, and decision to progress investigations at this site, initial communications with the broader community should begin. This should occur through a formal announcement in numerous publicly accessible forums of intentions to progress wind farm development investigations. Project Sub-stages Activities to be Undertaken Site Selection S1 Regional Site Selection Purpose: To identify the general locality in which to site a potential wind farm. Activity: Assess via desktop study: • broad regional wind resource • proximity to electrical network • high-level critical impacts (e.g. urban areas, national parks, culturally significant sites, sensitive ecosystems and habitats). Consultation: Nil. Proponent to conduct background research on local area, including any previous community experiences with wind farm Page 184 Draft National Wind Farm Development Guidelines – 2 July 2010
Project Sub-stages Activities to be Undertaken developments in the region. S2 S3 Local Site Identification High-Level Risk Assessment Purpose: To identify the properties that may form the site and identify the possible boundary of the wind farm site. Activity: Assess via desktop study: • local wind resource • land-ownership and land-use patterns • ease of construction • potential size of wind farm • status of other developments in the region (constructed, approved, planned or known). • potential for environmental impacts A site inspection to confirm the validity of the desk top studies should also be undertaken. Consultation: The proponent may wish to seek background information on site/s and local area from the local planning authority, environmental and land use authorities. A preliminary Communication and Consultation Plan should be started. Purpose: To ascertain whether there are any critical impacts that may prevent development at the site, to select a site boundary and negotiate with landowners, and to develop a preliminary farm layout. Activity: Assess via brief desktop study: • ecology (flora, fauna and habitats) • landscape • noise • cultural heritage • planning constraints (including identifying necessary approvals) • social impacts. • investigate landscape constraints for project feasibility and site selection Some studies may involve a field work component. Consultation: Discussions with landowners of properties identified as potentially suitable wind turbine hosts should commence (in accordance with preliminary Communication and Consultation Plan) Information should be sought from relevant government agencies, and/or the local planning authority to inform the Landscape Risk Assessment and Birds & Bats Risk Assessment. If a decision is made to progress development investigations at this site the proponent should: • commence preparation of a detailed Project Communication and Consultation Plan • make a formal announcement to all stakeholders Draft National Wind Farm Development Guidelines – 2 July 2010 Page 185
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EPHC National Wind Farm Development
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Acknowledgements These Guidelines h
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A.6.1 Site selection 28 A.6.2 Proje
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E.7 Technical discussion of key con
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3.5 Shadow flicker The issue Shadow
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Guidance notes Heritage issues are
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Specific components which should be
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Recording the occurrence and outcom
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Potential Stakeholders Consultation
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the converse. These Guidelines reco
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The Standard should form the basis
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Stage and methodology Construction
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Establish background noise monitori
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Prepare expert evidence (as require
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Undertake unattended monitoring to
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assessment of wind farm noise emiss
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the implementation of agreed change
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Viewpoint The point from which a vi
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