The NSW Independent Planning Commission has approved a State significant development application for the Baldon Wind Farm, a project with an installed generating capacity of approximately 1,400 MW.

The determination under application number SSD-40138508 allows construction and operation of a wind farm consisting of up to 175 wind turbines.

Project Location and Proponent

The development is located in the South West Renewable Energy Zone, approximately 64 km south-west of Hay and 13 km north of Moulamein. It sits across the Hay Shire Council and Murray River Council Local Government Areas.

Baldon Wind Farm Pty Ltd, acting on behalf of Goldwind Capital Australia Pty Ltd, sought approval for the construction and operation of the wind farm. The application was referred to the Independent Planning Commission, which was required to hold a public hearing and make a determination on the proposal.

The Commission Process

A three-member Panel was appointed to assess the application. It comprised Janett Milligan as Chair, along with Dr. Turlough Guerin and Dr. Sheridan Coakes.

In reaching its decision, the Panel met with key stakeholders and conducted a site inspection and locality tour. It also received nine written submissions and held an online public hearing, at which it heard from 12 community members.

Policy Consistency and Net Zero Contribution

In its Statement of Reasons for Decision, the Commission found that the project is consistent with applicable National and State energy policies.

The Commission also found that the project will contribute to NSW achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

Community Concerns Considered

The Commission considered a range of concerns raised by community members.

These related to traffic and parking, contamination, cumulative impacts, and decommissioning and rehabilitation of the site.

Conditions of Consent

To minimise adverse impacts of the project, the Commission imposed conditions of consent. Under these conditions, the Applicant is required to prepare and implement a traffic management plan.

The Applicant must also conduct road upgrades and maintenance to repair or make good any development-related damage. In addition, the Applicant is required to develop, review, and implement a decommissioning and rehabilitation plan.

Access to Assessment Documents

All documents relating to the assessment and determination of the proposal are available on the Commission's website. The Commission's announcement was updated on 11 November 2026.

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