About the project
Stromlo Energy in partnership with TagEnergy, is developing the Devlins Bridge Wind Farm, located to the west of Narrandera in New South Wales. The project when completed will generate up to 590MW of power.
Project Overview
Project development for the Devlins Bridge Wind Farm commenced in 2023 with site selection and assessments.
Bird and bat and flora and fauna assessments have been undertaken over several seasons to determine ecology sensitivities and inform design. We have also collected feedback on the project through community consultation, developed the community benefits package and undertaken other design activities to determine the final size and layout of the project.
The results of these activities have been incorporated into the final project design that will be submitted for environmental assessment. We are finalising the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for submission to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in mid-2026.
For detailed information, download our Community Information Guide.
Electrical Transmission
A network of underground cables will connect the turbines to a central collector station and an on-site substation that connects the project to the existing transmission network. These stations will be connected by a short overhead transmission line. The new overhead transmission line is wholly within the project boundary.
Onsite Substation
The wind farm will connect to the Transgrid transmission network by a cut-in to the existing 330kV transmission line that borders the southern and western sides of the project. The substation will be located at the southern end of the project area.
Hardstands and laydown areas
Each wind turbine will be surrounded by a compacted gravel hardstand, the hardstand allows for materials storage. truck movements and crane placement for the turbines to be erected.
Additional hardstand and laydown areas will be established throughout the project area for storage and assembly of materials.
Transport Route
Transport routes from the Port of Geelong and the Port of Adelaide are being considered for the project. Assessments of impacts and any required road upgrades are currently being investigated. The proposed transport route will be shared once this assessment is completed in early 2026.
Traffic Impacts
We know there will be an increase in traffic in local roads during the construction of the project. This will include truck movements, heavy deliveries and light vehicles travelling to, from and around the site. A traffic impact assessment has been undertaken that considers the impacts to the community and to local roads. From this assessment a Traffic Management Plan will be prepared to assist in minimising the impacts construction has on the community. This will be shared as part of the projects approvals.
Access to the project area
Access to the project area is planned to be via Mundarra Road and the Sturt Highway. Mundarra Road will be upgraded to an all weather road and maintained for the life of the project. Upgrades to the intersection at the Sturt Highway will be required to establish a safe turning point.
We will work with Transport for New South Wales and Narrandera Shire Council to determine the requirements for the intersection.
Materials
Materials for the project will be sourced locally where possible, for example the use of local quarries for rock and gravel for the project. Other project components will come from interstate or overseas for example the wind turbines will be imported and transported to site via the approved transport route.
Staff Accommodation
It is anticipated that we will require accommodation for up to 300 staff at the peak of construction. We are investigating options for accommodation in Narrandera, Darlington Point and also on site. It is likely that the main accommodation will be a workers camp established either on site or nearby.
Construction Impacts
Construction of the Devlins Bridge Wind Farm is expected to take about two - three years to complete and is expected to commence in late 2027, subject to project approvals.
Construction will involve the use of trucks, light vehicles and machinery moving in and around the project site.
Some local roads will be used for delivery of materials and equipment to site, a comprehensive traffic management plan will be prepared as part of the project approvals to manage impacts to the community including school bus routes and other sensitive uses.
We expect there will be increased noise during construction, this will be managed through the development approval conditions which will set strict requirements that the project must comply with.
A construction management plan will be developed and submitted to the Minister for approval, this plan will consider all construction impacts and provide the plan for managing and minimising these impacts.
Operations
Once operational, the Devlins Bridge Wind Farm is expected to operate for up to 35 years. During operations the wind farm must comply with all conditions associated with the approval.
Management plans will be developed as part of the approvals to ensure compliance. These management plans will be published on the project website as they are approved.
Each turbine has an annual maintenance regime to keep them operating safely and effectively. The maintenance takes approximately 3 days per turbine. Wind farm maintenance will create additional jobs in the local community.
At the end of the wind farms operational life, the wind farm will either be upgraded and continue to operate or it will be decommissioned.
Decommissioning
At the end of the wind farm life, it is a legal condition of the development consent that the wind farm is decommissioned. Additionally, it is a requirement of the agreements with host landowners that the wind turbines and other infrastructure are removed at the end of the lease and that funding be put aside for that purpose. When it is time to decommission the project, a Decommissioning Plan is prepared and submitted DPHI for approval.
The plan will consider:
- the safest method of decommissioning;
- if materials can be refurbished;
- what materials can be recycled and where;
- what materials will be disposed of and where.
The major wind turbine suppliers have announced targets to have 100% recycling capability for their turbines by 2040. Vestas for example can currently recycle 85% of turbine components.
The Devlins Bridge Wind Farm will work closely with the wind turbine supplier to minimise any waste from the project.
Annual Community Benefits Package
The projects community benefits package includes the early sponsorship program, a nearby neighbour program, community benefit fund and local participation plan. You can learn more about it on the Community page
Timeline
The project Environmental Impact Statement is planned to be lodged with DPHI in mid-2026.
Construction of the project is expected to commence late 2027 and is likely to take two -three years to complete.