February 2024 Update
Storm Update The severe storm on 13 February impacted many people and towns across Gippsland. Our thoughts are with all the individuals, families and businesses affected. Widespread damage left many homes uninhabitable with trees and powerlines torn down, roads blocked and buildings and infrastructure damaged. The loss of electricity and communications for many days made the situation even […]
Further Update – Planning Permit Amendment
Further to our update earlier this week, we have now received correspondence from the Department of Transport and Planning that the Minister will not make a decision on the Delburn Wind Farm Planning Permit Amendment application before 18 September, 2023. The applications request minor amendments to the wording of several of the Planning Permit conditions to improve understanding and […]
August 2023 Update
Planning Permit Amendment The Delburn Wind Farm has applied to the Minister for Planning to amend four Planning Permits (PA2001063, PA2001064, PA2001065 and PA2001066). The applications request minor amendments to the wording of several of the Planning Permit conditions to improve understanding and interpretation, as well as ensuring the enforceability of the permit requirements. Specific proposed […]
July 2023 Update
Progress Update A lot of people have been asking when they’ll start to see the wind turbines go up, or when they will be able to apply for work on the construction of the wind farm. There’s a lot of work that still needs to be done before construction can kick off, which we are […]
Delburn Wind Farm to power ahead in Gippsland
Following a Supreme Court challenge, Justice Richards has ruled the Victorian Planning Minister’s permit for the Delburn Wind Farm is valid. OSMI Australia Executive Director Development, Peter Marriott said he was pleased with the Supreme Court outcome. “This provides certainty for the Delburn Wind Farm to proceed, and we are actively working to bring the […]
February 2023 Update
Thanks for your continued interest in the Delburn Wind Farm. As you may know, the Strzelecki Community Alliance is challenging the Victorian Planning Minister’s decision to grant planning permits to the Delburn Wind Farm. The court proceedings begin tomorrow at 10.30am in the Victorian Supreme Court. You can livestream it at https://vimeo.com/event/2888127 Password: I3%@Fz^4k^F7. Please note, it is an offence […]
Community Development Grants Awarded
The Delburn Wind Farm has awarded $15,000 in community grants to support non-profit groups across the community. The grants recognise key local groups who deliver important projects to communities surrounding the proposed Delburn Wind Farm. Mr Peter Marriott, Executive Director Development at OSMI Australia said: “Congratulations to the eight community groups who have been successful […]
October 2022 Update
Applications for the third round of pre-development grants have now closed. Thank you to all the community groups across the region who applied. We received funding requests for over $270,000, making the assessment panel’s choice very challenging. A total of $15,000 has been allocated for funding this year. We’re currently reviewing all the submissions – so […]
July 2022 Update
July has certainly been a cold month and the Mirboo North Winterfest this weekend is a great opportunity for the community to come together. We are excited to be sponsoring the inaugural Winterfest and hope everyone has a great time. We’ve been looking at different ways we can share the benefits of the Delburn Wind Farm (DWF) with the communities surrounding the […]
June 2022 Update
Work on the Delburn Wind Farm continues and we are addressing conditions set out in the planning permit along with other key design, procurement and financial matters for the project to proceed to construction. This includes developing detailed bushfire mitigation, environmental, emergency and traffic management plans, background and noise monitoring, telecommunications and detailed design of road upgrades, cable […]
