Goulburn River solar
585
MWdc installed capacity
1,309,000MWh
(Megawatts hours) renewable energy supplied per year
4%
of NSW electricity demand at peak output
225,000
homes powered (equivalent)
910,000
tonnes of carbon emissions saved
Site selection
Preliminary assessments, site design & community consultation
Planning application
Discharge of planning conditions
Construction
Operation
Decommissioning
Goulburn River solar farm and battery energy storage system
The Goulburn River project consists of a 585 MWp solar farm and battery energy storage system (BESS), located between Wollar and Merriwa, on Wollara Road, in the Upper Hunter Region of NSW.
Lightsource bp will construct and operate the project and deliver renewable energy to Australia’s grid. The project includes a battery to shift renewable energy to night-time peaks and support the reliable operation of Australia’s grid. The project will also include operation and maintenance buildings, a temporary onsite workers accommodation camp, and electrical infrastructure required to connect to the existing electricity network.
The project received NSW Development Consent in August 2024 and approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 in October 2024.
Construction on the associated road upgrades is anticipated to begin towards the end of 2024, and the project will provide up to 350 construction roles throughout the 27-month construction process.
More information
You can find more information in our Community Update leaflet using the buttons below.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
We’ve received lots of interest in our Goulburn River solar farm project, so we’ve put together a list of the most commonly asked questions, and their answers.
Project documents
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Approved strategies, plans and programs
Biodiversity Management Plan Approval
Environmental Management Strategy Approval
Environmental Management Strategy
Retirement of Biodiversity Offsets – Road Upgrades Approval
Traffic Management Plan Approval
Traffic Management Plan – Part 1
Traffic Management Plan – Part 2
Traffic Management Plan – Part 3
- Statutory approvals
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Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
Goulburn River Solar Farm EIS – May 2023 – Part 1
Goulburn River Solar Farm EIS – May 2023 – Part 2
Goulburn River Solar Farm EIS – May 2023 – Part 3
Goulburn River Solar Farm EIS – May 2023 – Part 4
Goulburn River Solar Farm EIS – May 2023 – Part 5
Appendix 1 – SEARs and SEARs Checklist
Appendix 2 – Detailed Maps and Plans
Appendix 3 – Statutory Requirements
Appendix 4 – Schedule of Lands and Landholder Consent
Appendix 5 – Mitigation and Management Measures Table
Appendix 6 – Biodiversity Development Assessment Report – Part 1
Appendix 6 – Biodiversity Development Assessment Report – Part 2
Appendix 7 – Biodiversity Development Assessment Report (Road Repairs and Upgrades)
Appendix 8 – Aquatic Assessment
Appendix 9 – Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report – Part 1
Appendix 9 – Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report – Part 2
Appendix 10 – Historic Heritage Assessment
Appendix 11 – Soils, Land and Agriculture Assessment – Part 1
Appendix 11 – Soils, Land and Agriculture Assessment – Part 2
Appendix 11 – Soils, Land and Agriculture Assessment – Part 3
Appendix 12 – Landscape Character and Visual Impact Assessment – Part 1
Appendix 12 – Landscape Character and Visual Impact Assessment – Part 2
Appendix 12 – Landscape Character and Visual Impact Assessment – Part 3
Appendix 12 – Landscape Character and Visual Impact Assessment – Part 4
Appendix 12 – Landscape Character and Visual Impact Assessment – Part 5
Appendix 12 – Landscape Character and Visual Impact Assessment – Part 6
Appendix 13 – Glint and Glare Assessment
Appendix 14 – Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment
Appendix 15 – Traffic and Transport Impact Assessment
Appendix 16 – Water Resources Impact Assessment
Appendix 17 – Preliminary Hazards Analysis
Appendix 18 – Social Impact Assessment
Appendix 19 – Economic Impact Assessment
Appendix 20 – Capital Investment Value Report
Appendix 21 – Decommissioning and Rehabilitation Management Framework
- EIS – Response to submissions
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EIS – Amendment reports
Amendment Report 2 Temporary Workers Accommodation – Part 1
Amendment Report 2 Temporary Workers Accommodation – Part 2
Amendment Report 2 Temporary Workers Accommodation – Part 3
Appendix A – Updated Project Description
Appendix B – Landowners Consent
Appendix C – Mitigation and Management Measures
Appendix D – Amended TTIA – Part 1
Appendix D – Amended TTIA – Part 2
Appendix D – Amended TTIA – Part 3
Appendix E – Aquatic Assessment
Appendix I – Amended LVIA – Part 1
Appendix I – Amended LVIA – Part 2
Appendix I – Amended LVIA – Part 3
Appendix K – Amended WRIA – Part 1
Appendix K – Amended WRIA – Part 2
Amended Public Rd & Culverts BDAR – v2 (Appendices)
Amended Public Rd & Culverts BDAR – v2 (Rpt)
Amended Solar Farm BDAR – v3 (Appendices)
Amended Solar Farm BDAR – v3 (Rpt)
- EIS – Response to information requests
- Layout plans
Get involved
At Lightsource bp, our goal is to create solar assets that communities can be proud of, so if you’ve got an opinion or wish to provide feedback regarding the development, please don’t hesitate to let us know by calling 1800 570 663, emailing goulburnproject@lightsourcebp.com or using the feedback form below. We’ll aim to get back to you within five working days.
Get in touch
We are always on hand to assist with any enquiries. You can contact us via email or phone our customer services team.
goulburnproject@lightsourcebp.com 1800 570 663
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