Potential for four quarries have been included in the approved proposal for a major project on Robbins Island in northwest Tasmania.
The four quarries have been approved as part of an approved proposal for the construction and operation of a wind farm with up to 100 wind turbine generators. The project will also include the construction of a bridge between Robbins Island and mainland Tasmania and a wharf as well as the quarries.
“Today’s decision takes into account a wide range of expert scientific evidence and follows a rigorous assessment process, including an initial assessment and conditioned approval by the Tasmanian Government,”
“Today, in line with national environment law, I have approved a new wind farm on Robbins Island in northwest Tasmania, with significant additional environmental conditions attached,” Federal Environment and Water https://minister.dcceew.gov.au/watt/media-releases/more-renewables-and-environmental-protections-tasmania?utm_source=miragenews&utm_medium=miragenews&utm_campaign=newsMinister Murray Watt said.
“Today’s decision takes into account a wide range of expert scientific evidence and follows a rigorous assessment process, including an initial assessment and conditioned approval by the Tasmanian Government.
“The wind farm is expected to generate enough energy to power 422,000 homes, supporting Australia’s renewable energy transition. It has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3.4 million tonnes per annum, equivalent to taking more than 1 million cars off the road each year.
“The approved proposal includes the construction and operation of a wind farm with up to 100 wind turbine generators, and associated infrastructure including a bridge between Robbins Island and mainland Tasmania, a wharf and four quarries.”
The project, supported by ACEN Australia, welcomed the approval of the $3 billion development. In its release, the company estimated the project would create up to 400 construction jobs.
“The decision shows that large, complex projects can be delivered responsibly, balancing overall impacts and conserving biodiversity, with the need for clean energy to address climate change,” ACEN Australia managing director David Pollington said.
“It comes at a time when Australia faces a stalling energy transition and looming power shortages as coal exits the system.
“The project supports Australia’s climate commitments, providing a lowest-cost clean alternative to fossil fuels in time to meet supply shortages.”
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