FAQ

Q: Why was this site chosen?

The site was selected due to its access to the existing TransGrid substation, land use, site access, minimal environmental and social disturbance

Q: Will the Project impact the value of my land?

Our assessments indicate there will be little to no impact to surrounding residences from the construction and operation of the BESS and we do not anticipate impacts to land values for nearby residences.

Q: What are the next steps for this Project?

We have submitted our Response to Submissions report to DPHI. This is available on the  Major Projects website.   The Department will now review the report and is expected to release a determination in late 2025.

Q: Will I be able to hear the BESS?

BESS facilities do generate some sound. The main source of this is the cooling fans needed to regulate the operating temperature. The sound they make is similar to an air conditioning unit.

The amount of noise made will vary from project to project, depending on:

  • Location and ambient noise
  • Distance to sensitive receivers
  • Size of the BESS
  • Battery system used.
  • Noise attenuation used at the site.

Our noise modelling indicates that little to no noise increases are expected during construction and operation of the Project.

The BESS is deemed compliant for the daytime, evening and night time periods with the Noise Policy for Industry, which sets out specific noise levels and best practice measures to minimise intrusive sounds

Q: What kinds of opportunities is the project expected to lead to?

If approved, the project is expected to lead to opportunities in the following industries:

  • Accommodation and Food
  • Transportation
  • Traffic Management
  • Water and Fuel
  • Security Services
  • Environmental Services
  • Engineering Services
  • Fencing
  • Plant and Equipment
  • Landscaping and Rehabilitation Services
  • Waste Removal and Recycling
  • Material Supply – concrete, quarry material, safety equipment, office supplies
  • Site investigation and Testing – surveying, geotechnical testing, compaction testing, soil resistivity and thermal resistivity
  • Civil Works
  • Labour Hire

Q: What happens in the event of a bushfire near the battery site?

Every precaution is taken in the planning, delivery and operation of BESS to ensure batteries are built to Australian Bushfire standards. This includes safeguards to help prevent fires. Should you notice a bushfire near a BESS, call Triple Zero (000) and inform the operator.

Q: What happens in the event of a battery fire?

Every precaution is taken in the planning, delivery and operation of BESS to ensure they are safe for local communities. This includes built in safeguards to help contain fires in the unlikely event they occur. In the unlikely event that a BESS near you catches fire, evacuate the area, call Triple Zero (000) and inform the operator that a BESS is involved.

Q: What’s involved in decommissioning?

When a BESS reaches the end of its life, it is decommissioned, and the area is returned to its original conditions. This process involves:

  • Dismantling and removing the BESS facility infrastructure.
  • Removing most of the aboveground infrastructure.
  • Rehabilitating the site.