Current Stage
Assessment Commenced
Proposal Details
Client: Cellars Hill Wind Farm Pty Ltd
Premises: Cellars Hill Wind Farm Major Project
Activity: wind energy facility
Class of Assessment: Not Applicable
Important Dates
Assessment Commenced: 11/2/2025
The Proposal
This project has been declared a major project under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, resulting in the Environment Protection Authority becoming one of several 'relevant regulators' for the project. The project proposal involves the development of a wind farm and associated infrastructure 10km northwest of Bothwell, accessed via Highland Lakes Road, Meadsfield Road and Southernfield/Waddamana Roads. The project will connect to the existing 220Kv transmission line running through the site.
The proposal is for up to 56 wind turbine generators with a projected generating capacity of up to 350 megawatts, associated hardstands, a battery energy storage system, electricity reticulation, substation and switchyard, access roads, carparking, buildings and associated infrastructure, meteorological masts, and temporary facilities including a construction compound, concrete batching plant and quarry on a site of approximately 8460 hectares.
The project proposal and associated documentation can be viewed at: https://www.planning.tas.gov.au/assessments-and-hearings/current-assessments-and-hearings/cellars-hill-wind-farm-assessment-criteria