Delay in Federal Decision on Tasmania Wind Project
The St Patricks Plains wind project in Tasmania has been delayed for the fifth time, with a new deadline for a decision set for November 28.
The project, originally designed for 67 turbines, has been scaled back to 47 turbines with a capacity of 291 megawatts (MW).
A government spokesperson stated that the delays were requested by developer Ark Energy, which acquired the project in 2022 from Epuron.
The project was deemed to need federal supervision under the EPBC Act in 2019.
The project is proposed for a site south-east of Milena and 25km north of Bothwell in Tasmania’s Central Highlands.
Author's summary: Tasmania wind project decision delayed again.