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Unlocking potential

The project

Bringing opportunity home for a new generation

Located about 15 km south of Balranald, New South Wales, Junction Rivers is a $2 billion+ wind energy and storage project that will produce 750MW of clean energy from up to 69 turbines.

At the height of construction, the project will create up to 400 jobs and inject nearly $1.4 billion into the regional economy.

When fully operational, Junction Rivers will occupy less than 3% of the land on its host properties while generating clean, affordable energy to power one in every eight households in New South Wales.

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The location

Grazing and cropping land 15km south of Balranald, NSW

The Junction Rivers site is home to an abundant wind energy resource and will coexist alongside existing cropping and grazing activities on host properties.

The project is within the New South Wales South West Renewable Energy Zone and can be grid-connected via existing transmission infrastructure or the Energy Connect line under construction.

Importantly, Junction Rivers is unlikely to disturb sensitive habitats, and any potential impacts can be managed in a way that balances feedback, technical constraints, and regulatory requirements.

The community

Local collaboration for a strong future

Our host communities are long-term stakeholders in our projects. We take their views seriously.

We’ve been working with the community to develop a balanced, responsible project informed by local insight, equitable capacity building, employment and community development initiatives that matter to local people.

As we work through the regulatory approval process, community feedback will continue to be vital in informing our approach and delivering lasting regional benefits.

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Responsible development

Balanced design informed by stakeholders

We recognise any new development can have an impact, and care must be taken to protect environmental and community values.

Our approach to development is an iterative process that unfolds over several years. Comprehensive technical, environment, and socio-economic studies, together with input from ongoing consultation, are essential parts of the process, and this takes time.

We appreciate the input and generosity of the community in working with us to responsibly deliver Junction Rivers in a way that is backed by science and benefits the region.

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Windlab

Australia's renewable energy pioneer.

For over 20 years, we have set new standards in the development and construction of clean energy infrastructure through an unwavering commitment to balance the needs of our stakeholders, community, Country, and the environment.  

As owners and operators of some of Australia’s most significant renewable energy projects, we know how important it is to keep raising the bar and delivering meaningful value for all — ultimately making renewables the easy choice for our future.

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