Overview
The major project proposes use and development for wind farms and associated infrastructure at Waterhouse and Rushy Lagoon. It comprises approximately 210 wind turbine generators, associated hardstands, access roads, electricity reticulation, substation and battery storage facilities, metrological masts, site offices, temporary construction facilities including concrete batching plants, quarry and workers accommodation, and may include a marine landing and wharf facility.
This is the first stage of the major project assessment process under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (the Act). If the Development Assessment Panel (the Panel) considers the major project has a reasonable prospect, based on advice from relevant regulators, the Panel prepares and exhibits draft assessment criteria for public comment.
See North East Wind - major project permit for information about the second stage of this process.
Received
The Minister for Planning provided notice to the Commission of the declaration of the major project under section 60R of the Act. The notification included a copy of the major project proposal.
Commission receives notice from the Minister for Planning under section 60R
The Minister for Planning provided notice to the Commission of the declaration of the major project under section 60R of the Act. The notification included a copy of the major project proposal.
Minister for Planning - Notice of declaration of project 10 August 2022Supporting material
Notice of Declaration 12 August 2022 11/08/2022 State Planning Office report to Minister 8 August 2022.PDF 11/08/2022 Major Project Proposal 24 June 2022 11/08/2022Declaration of interests and associations
Disclosure of interests and associations as at 20 September 2021 09/11/2022Regulator advice
Department of Natural Resources and Environment response to referral under section 60Y and 60ZJ of the LUPAA 14 September 2022 09/11/2022 EPA response to referral under section 60Y and 60ZJ of the LUPAA 14 September 2022 09/11/2022 Department of Premier and Cabinet response to referral under section 60Y and 60ZJ of the LUPAA 16 September 2022 09/11/2022Exhibition
Exhibition of draft assessment criteria for the major project under section 60ZL
The draft assessment criteria are on exhibition during this period. All exhibition documents are available below.
Public Notice - North East Wind Major Project June 2023.PDFExhibition documents
Draft assessment criteria North East Wind Major Project June 2023 23/06/2023 Major project land maps 23/06/2023 Flowchart - Major Project assessment process 23/06/2023Representations
Representation 1 - Bert Hill 26 June 2023 11/07/2023 Representation 2 - Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania 5 July 2023 11/07/2023 Representation 3 - State Emergency Service 5 July 2023 11/07/2023 Representation 4 - Marine and Safety Tasmania 6 July 2023 11/07/2023 Representation 5 - Environment Protection Authority 7 July 2023 11/07/2023 Representation 6 - Department of Natural Resources and Environment 7 July 2023 11/07/2023 Representation 7 - TasRail 7 July 2023 11/07/2023 Representation 8 - Paul Smith 9 July 2023 11/07/2023 Representation 9 - Mineral Resources Tasmania - 10 July 2023 11/07/2023 Representation 10 - ACEN Australia - 10 July 2023 11/07/2023 Representation 11 - Minister for State Development, Construction and Housing - 10 July 2023 11/07/2023 Representation 12 - Department of Premier and Cabinet 11 July 2023 11/07/2023 Representation 13 - Department for Education Children and Young People 17 July 2023 24/07/2023Decision
Panel determines assessment criteria
The Panel determined the assessment criteria for the North East Wind Major Project under section 60ZM of the Act on 18 August 2023
Assessment criteria - North East Wind Major Project 18 August 2023 - amended 1 April 2026