General News
29 January, 2026
New wind farm a step closer
THE PROPOSED Hexham Wind Farm’s Environment Effects Statement (EES) is now on public exhibition.
The Hexham Wind Farm is a proposed large-scale wind farm and battery energy storage facility with supporting infrastructure located between Hexham, Caramut and Ellerslie.
The project would incorporate up to 106 wind turbines with a total height of up to 260 metres from ground to blade tip.
An on-site terminal station is proposed next to the existing Moorabool to Heywood 500 Kilovolt transmission line which passes through the project site.
By harnessing the region’s strong and reliable winds, the project would supply approximately 2559 gigawatt hours of renewable electricity to the national electricity market each year, equivalent to the average electricity usage of around 515,000 Victorian households.
This EES is the culmination of extensive environmental investigations and conversations with landowners, regulators, community members and other stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and shared insights about the local area and surrounding region.
The purpose of the ESS is to describe the project and its potential environmental, economic and social impacts and benefits.
It outlines the proposed mitigation measures to avoid, minimise or manage potential negative effects while maximising the benefits.
The Victorian Government placed the EES on public exhibition from Tuesday (January 27).
The community will have the opportunity to view the EES documents and make a formal submission to the Victorian Government via Engage Victoria.
The Hexham Wind Farm also requires a Planning Permit Application (PPA) due to its location in a Farming Zone and the nature of the proposed development activities.
People are encouraged to visit the Hexham Wind Farm website to view the EES documentation and fact sheets, including one which explains how to navigate the EES and PPA and make a formal submission.
Wind Prospect senior development manager Rory McManus thanked those who contributed to the EES and the development of the project.
“The input we’ve received from the community has been invaluable to shaping the project design and maximising the positive community outcomes of this project,” he said.
“As proposed, Hexham Wind Farm would generate significant capital investment to stay in the community though training and employment, local supplier contracts and other services, from construction through to operation and decommissioning stages.
“We’ve also set up direct community support through a range of investment programs to be delivered throughout the project’s 25-year lifespan, including our initial sponsorship fund, to be replaced by a comprehensive neighbour benefit sharing program and energy cost offset to benefit those living in and around the wind farm.
“If the project is approved, this fund would see annual investment in the community of up to $1.2 million through direct neighbour payments, an energy cost offset program and a community benefit fund of up to $106,000 each year.
“More importantly, Hexham will help shore up Victoria’s energy resources and reliability, supporting the renewable energy transition.”
The EES will remain on public exhibition until midnight on Wednesday, March 11.
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