Coopers Gap Wind Farm – Planning and approvals
This page contains information on the planning approvals and environmental assessments for the Coopers Gap Wind Farm
Approvals
Use the links below to review the planning approvals for the Coopers Gap Wind Farm
Stage 1 Material Change of Use Approval
Stage 2 Material Change of Use Approval
Minor Change to Stage 1 Material Change of Use Approval
Minor Change to Stage 2 Material Change of Use Approval
Second Minor Change to Stage 1 Material Change of Use Approval
Social Impact Management Reports
Click the links below to access the social impact management reports
Social Impact Management Report 2022
Social Impact Management Report 2021
Environmental Impact Study
The Environment Impact Study for the Coopers Gap Wind Farm was completed prior to construction in 2016. The study assessed both the potential benefits and impacts of the Project as well as informed the design and development of mitigation measures. The Environment Impact Study covers a broad range of areas from transport impacts to visual changes, the potential construction and operational noise and economic benefits.
Click the following links to access the Environment Impact Study.
Environment Impact Study Executive summary
Environmental Impact Study – Volume 1
Chapter 3 Legislative Framework
Chapter 7 Electromagnetic Interference
Chapter 9 Hazards, Health and Safety
Chapter 10 Socio-economic Assessment
Chapter 11 Land Use and Planning
Chapter 16 Topography, Geology and Soils
Chapter 19 Sustainability and Climate Change
Chapter 20 Project Commitments
Environmental Impact Study – Volume 2 – Figures
Chapter 1 Introduction Figures
Chapter 2 Project Description Figures
Chapter 4 Noise and Vibration Figures
Chapter 5 Visual Amenity Figures
Chapter 7 Electromagnetic Interference Figures
Chapter 9 Hazards, Health and Safety Figures
Chapter 10 Socio-economic Assessment Figures
Chapter 11 Land Use and Planning Figures
Chapter 12 Flora and Fauna Figures
Chapter 14 Surface Water Figures
Chapter 16 Topography, Geology and Soils Figures
Environmental Impact Study – Volume 3 – Appendices
Appendix B Terms of Reference Cross Check
Appendix C Preliminary Geotechnical Assessment
Appendix D Flora and Fauna Appendices
Appendix E Preliminary Offset Strategy
Appendix F Noise and Vibration
Appendix G Community Engagement and Response
Appendix J Aviation Advisory Report
Appendix K Shadow Flicker Assessment
Appendix M State Development and Assessment Provision Compliance Assessment