The RubyHillsWind Renewable Energy Project
The anticipated WalchaEnergy project RubyHillsWind, is located 10 kilometres west of Walcha (rural NSW, Australia) within the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). This area has been selected by the NSW Government for renewable developments due to it's abundance of wind, solar and pumped hydro resources, proximity to transmission lines, transport accessibility and the ability of developers to achieve the project goals with minimal environmental and community impacts.
The anticipated WalchaEnergy project RubyHillsWind, is located 10 kilometres west of Walcha (rural NSW, Australia) within the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). This area has been selected by the NSW Government for renewable developments due to it's abundance of wind, solar and pumped hydro resources, proximity to transmission lines, transport accessibility and the ability of developers to achieve the project goals with minimal environmental and community impacts.
Community
WalchaEnergy has been working with the community in this area for over 10 years. As the developer of the RubyHillsWind project, WalchaEnergy is committed to some of the most generous benefit-sharing arrangements in Australia. The RubyHillsWind project is offering Walcha a community & neighbour benefit scheme of $800,000 per year for the life of the project. These funds will be distributed by the community to the community.
WalchaEnergy has been working with the community in this area for over 10 years. As the developer of the RubyHillsWind project, WalchaEnergy is committed to some of the most generous benefit-sharing arrangements in Australia. The RubyHillsWind project is offering Walcha a community & neighbour benefit scheme of $800,000 per year for the life of the project. These funds will be distributed by the community to the community.
Employment
WalchaEnergy are supportive of local employment. There will be many employment opportunities for local trades and contractors to take advantage of during the construction of the RubyHillsWind project. 10-15 full time employees will be needed to maintain the turbines over the lifetime of the project.
WalchaEnergy are supportive of local employment. There will be many employment opportunities for local trades and contractors to take advantage of during the construction of the RubyHillsWind project. 10-15 full time employees will be needed to maintain the turbines over the lifetime of the project.
At a Glance
