Mullion Creek Wind Farm

The Mullion Creek Wind Farm Prospect (the Prospect) is about 20 km north of Orange (NSW) on Wiradjuri country. If approved, it would be built in the Forestry Corporation of New South Wales’s (Forestry Corporation) Mullions Range softwood pine plantation, in Cabonne and Dubbo Regional Councils.

The Investigation Permit was awarded to Iberdrola Australia in May 2024, allowing us to carry out a series of feasibility activities. If the Prospect is deemed feasible, we will continue to develop the project and obtain the necessary planning and grid approvals. This is expected to take up to six years. Iberdrola Australia is also exploring a potential wind farm within the Canobolas State Forest softwood plantation.

Latest News

Community Consultation

In August and September we held six community drop in sessions in Spring Hill, Millthorpe, Molong and Mullion Creek. We welcomed around 150 people at the sessions.

We also attended the Orange Sustainability Living Expo, the Australian National Field Days and have met with a number of key stakeholders such as the Orange Local Land Council, and project neighbours.

This engagement helps us identify concerns which will be considered in the design phase, understand what is important to stakeholders, identify potential benefits, and collect information for the Social Impact Assessment.

Field Studies

We have completed the preliminary aviation, ecology and heritage studies needed to help us select the best location for the met mast and lidar. We expect to install these by early 2025.

The met mast and lidar monitor wind and weather conditions at different heights. This data is vital to accurately determine wind speeds, direction, and other weather parameters at sites.

Next Steps

Over the coming months we will:

✔ Continue engagement activities

✔ Install the first met mast and lidar

✔ Refine the design following preliminary studies and community feedback

✔ Progress studies and assessments to support the Scoping Report

Our Commitment to Our Communities

Iberdrola Australia is dedicated to collaborating with local communities to ensure our projects leave meaningful, positive, and lasting legacies.

Our KPMG audited 2023 Sustainability Report is now available and presents our sustainability initiatives and community engagement in regional Australia.

If you have any questions, initial feedback, or suggestions for potential local contributions, please reach out to our team via our project email mullioncreekcreekwindfarm@iberdrola.com.au

Applications for the first round of early community sponsorships and grants will be advertised soon, and will include information on how to apply.

Grant amounts of $1,000 to $5,000 are available for local groups, clubs, schools and organisations in neighbouring towns.

Forestry Corporation of New South Wales

Forestry Corporation has been entrusted with the stewardship and ongoing management of the state’s forests for over a century. They are committed to ensuring that state-owned forests deliver sustainable outcomes, including environmental conservation, recreation and tourism, timber production, and supporting primary investment in regional NSW.

As the host land manager at the Mullion Creek Wind Farm Prospect site, Forestry Corporation believes that a wind farm could make a positive contribution to regional communities and extend the use of existing land assets.

For further details on the Forestry Corporations renewable energy projects, visit the Forestry Corporations Sustainable Renewable Energy webpage via the link below.

Our Community Funds and Sponsorships