We are proposing to develop the Bell Bay Wind Farm (the Project) which can host up to 28 wind turbines with a generation capacity of up to 224MW. The Project can generate an estimated 770GWh per annum which could power up to 104,000 homes per year and provide renewable energy to the emerging green industries. The Project will be located approximately 6km north east of George Town and 45km north of Launceston.

Planning approval process

We are seeking an approval for the Project under the Major Projects pathway in accordance with the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (Tas). On 31 July 2024, Bell Bay Wind Farm was successfully declared a Major Project. Further information can be found here.

Equis also submitted a referral to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth). On 5 August 2024, the Department determined the proposed development as a Controlled Action to be assessed by an Environmental Impact Statement.

We will provide more detail on the approval pathway and how you can engage with the process as we progress. A range of impact assessments will inform the approval process.We are currently in the early stages of the Project's development, and will continue engaging with community to better inform the Project design and ensure the Project's benefits are tailored to the needs of the community.

You can visit our Project website to learn more about our project.SPACE

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Bell Bay Wind Farm benefits