Sundown Solar Farm

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09/07/2026

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Save Our Surroundings

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email 1: Submission Objection to 360 MW Sundown Solar Electricity Generating Works and 150 MW Battery Energy Storage System - SSD-8911 Fundamental Failure of Due Diligence Warrants Refusal I object to this obnoxious, poisonous plan SSD-8911 - which should not merely be conditioned or amended—it should be totally refused. The assessment of the proposed 360 MW Sundown Solar Electricity Generating Works and associated 150 MW Battery Energy Storage System represents a fundamental failure of environmental due diligence. Rather than demonstrating that this proposal satisfies the principles of sound environmental planning, the assessment relies predominantly upon predictive modelling, assumptions, consultant reports and proponent assertions while leaving numerous material risks unresolved. This approach is inconsistent with the precautionary principle, the principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development and the obligation of public decision-makers to protect the public interest where irreversible environmental harm remains scientifically uncertain. The proposed industrialisation of approximately 2,097 hectares, including Biophysical Strategic Agricultural Land, has not been justified by evidence demonstrating that the land can be returned safely and economically to productive agriculture following decades of intensive industrial use. This omission alone is a very significant deficiency. Throughout the assessment process, substantial emphasis has been placed on projected benefits, while comparatively little attention has been given to credible evidence identifying potential long-term risks associated with photovoltaic module degradation, extreme weather events, waste generation, battery storage hazards, contamination pathways, decommissioning liabilities and cumulative impacts across the New England Renewable Energy Zone. Unresolved scientific uncertainty has been treated as though it were evidence of safety. It is not. Where independent experts identify plausible environmental risks requiring further investigation, the proper regulatory response is to require additional evidence—not to proceed on the assumption that no unacceptable impacts will occur. It is particularly concerning that there is no independently secured financial assurance sufficient to guarantee complete decommissioning, remediation, contamination management and restoration of the site should the project fail, become uneconomic, suffer catastrophic storm or fire damage, or cease operating before the end of its anticipated life. This transfers unacceptable environmental and financial risk from the project proponent to future landholders, taxpayers and rural communities. The accompanying Battery Energy Storage System introduces another layer of risk requiring rigorous assessment, including thermal runaway, toxic emissions, contaminated firefighting water, emergency response capability, hazardous waste management and long-term environmental monitoring. These matters have not been comprehensively addressed for a project of this scale. Insufficient attention has been given to the cumulative consequences of progressively converting highly productive agricultural landscapes within the New England Renewable Energy Zone into large-scale industrial energy precincts. Food production, water security, biodiversity, landscape values and rural economies should not be treated as secondary considerations in pursuit of generation targets. Public confidence in this assessment process is undermined where significant technical questions raised by independent experts are not transparently addressed with detailed scientific analysis. Confidence cannot be built on assurances alone. It depends upon independent evidence, transparent reasoning and demonstrated accountability. The burden of proof rests with the proponent. It is not the responsibility of affected communities to prove future environmental harm before precautionary measures are taken. Where serious questions remain unanswered, approval should not be granted. For these reasons, it is my considered opinion that the Commission should refuse SSD-8911. Approval in the face of unresolved scientific uncertainty would, in our view, be inconsistent with the precautionary principle, the objectives of ecologically sustainable development and the fundamental obligation to protect productive agricultural land, water resources, biodiversity and the public interest for present and future generations. Email 2: Submission Objection to 360 MW Sundown Solar Electricity Generating Works and 150 MW Battery Energy Storage System - SSD-8911 Fundamental Failure of Due Diligence Warrants Refusal I absolutely object to this obnoxious, poisonous plan SSD-8911 - which should not merely be conditioned or amended—it should be totally refused. The assessment of the proposed 360 MW Sundown Solar Electricity Generating Works and associated 150 MW Battery Energy Storage System represents a fundamental failure of environmental due diligence. Rather than demonstrating that this proposal satisfies the principles of sound environmental planning, the assessment relies predominantly upon predictive modelling, assumptions, consultant reports and proponent assertions while leaving numerous material risks unresolved. This approach is inconsistent with the precautionary principle, the principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development and the obligation of public decision-makers to protect the public interest where irreversible environmental harm remains scientifically uncertain. The proposed industrialisation of approximately 2,097 hectares, including Biophysical Strategic Agricultural Land, has not been justified by evidence demonstrating that the land can be returned safely and economically to productive agriculture following decades of intensive industrial use. This omission alone is an extremely significant deficiency. Throughout the assessment process, substantial emphasis has been placed on projected benefits, while no attention has been given to credible evidence identifying potential long-term risks associated with photovoltaic module degradation, extreme weather events, waste generation, battery storage hazards, contamination pathways, decommissioning liabilities and cumulative impacts across the New England Renewable Energy Zone. Unresolved scientific uncertainty has been treated as though it were evidence of safety. It is not. Where independent experts identify plausible environmental risks requiring further investigation, the proper regulatory response is to require additional evidence—not to proceed on the assumption that no unacceptable impacts will occur. It is particularly concerning that there is no independently secured financial assurance sufficient to guarantee complete decommissioning, remediation, contamination management and restoration of the site should the project fail, become uneconomic, suffer catastrophic storm or fire damage, or cease operating before the end of its anticipated life. This transfers unacceptable environmental and financial risk from the project proponent to future landholders, taxpayers and rural communities. The accompanying Battery Energy Storage System introduces another layer of risk requiring rigorous assessment, including thermal runaway, toxic emissions, contaminated firefighting water, emergency response capability, hazardous waste management and long-term environmental monitoring. These matters have not been comprehensively addressed for a project of this scale. Insufficient attention has been given to the cumulative consequences of progressively converting highly productive agricultural landscapes within the New England Renewable Energy Zone into large-scale industrial energy precincts. Food production, water security, biodiversity, landscape values and rural economies should not be treated as secondary considerations in pursuit of generation targets. Public confidence in this assessment process is undermined where significant technical questions raised by independent experts are not transparently addressed with detailed scientific analysis. Confidence cannot be built on assurances alone. It depends upon independent evidence, transparent reasoning and demonstrated accountability. The burden of proof rests with the proponent. It is not the responsibility of affected communities to prove future environmental harm before precautionary measures are taken. Where serious questions remain unanswered, approval should not be granted. For these reasons, the Commission should refuse SSD-8911. Approval in the face of unresolved scientific uncertainty would be inconsistent with the precautionary principle, the objectives of ecologically sustainable development and the fundamental obligation to protect productive agricultural land, water resources, biodiversity and the public interest for present and future generations. Yours Sincerely, Email 3: 360 MW Sundown Solar Electricity Generating Works and 150 MW Battery Energy Storage System - SSD-8911 - IPCN Objection Submission References. Please find References to add to our Submission Thank you. From ‘Save Our Surroundings Riverina’ **Response from Environmental Goods and Product Safety Section within the Australian Border Force (ABF) - regarding Importation of Banned PFOS & ASBESTOS in Solar/Wind/BESS Components:-> FEEDBACK (IMMI-26-00117-1) [SEC=OFFICIAL] OFFICIAL - 03/02/2026 **Dinawan Solar Energy Hub + BESS – Spark Renewables Independent Planning Commission NSW Objection to Development of a 800 MW Solar Hub (including a BESS storage facility and associated infrastructure) SSD-50725959. Submission by Professor Emeritus Ivan Kennedy to IPCN on Mar 7, 2026 **Photo References: PDF 35 Disingenuous, UnClean Energy Council Propaganda, Conditions & Bans *Blatant RenewaBULL Propaganda/Misinformation from Jacquie Trad - CEO of UnClean Energy Council (CEC) = “DRACULA IN CHARGE OF THE BLOOD BANK” *CEC Best Practice Charter Commitments - Disingenuous Baloney for Unregulated, Fake Green Predators. Listed Vested Interests Defy ALL!!! *CEC Best Practice Charter Signatories - Wind/Solar Industry’s Licence to commit environmental carnage for ALL Signatories. *The Four Principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) *Livestock Production Assurance Program LPA Accreditation Food Safety on Your Property Question 2.8 ‘I am now aware and making plans to restrict access.’ *CSIRO Advisory Note AN-004 Extinguishment of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires. CSIRO explicitly states it "has not and will not certify ... that any fire extinguisher can effectively extinguish a Li-Ion battery fire." Verification Services Lithium-ion BESS are toxic Bis-FASI PFAS ‘Forever Chemical’ contaminants *Updated NHMRC Australian Drinking Water Guidelines - includes PFAS - PFOS - 25/6/2025 Wind Turbines, Solar Panels & BESS are PFAS/PFOS contaminants. *Commonwealth PFAS - PFOS BAN Began 1st July 2025 *Have Your Power Bills Gone Down? - NO!’ ‘Weak Leader = Weak Country’ There is NO SOCIAL LICENCE - with wide spread protests all around Australia *CAPACITY FACTOR FROM SOLAR IS ZERO - ALL NIGHT EVERY NIGHT - 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR - & ALSO FROM WIND TURBINES DURING WIND DROUGHTS or when there’s TOO MUCH WIND. *Communist China’s Flag - CCP is Sabotaging Australia’s Electricity Grid - reliant on unethical, Chinese manufactured Solar/Wind/BESS infrastructure & the CCP controlling Interconnector Nightmare. As Patricia Adams so aptly states in China's Energy Dream - “Carbon dioxide reduction only makes sense for those China wishes to harm & supplant." https://www.thegwpf.org/content/uploads/2021/12/Adams-Chinas-Energy-Dream.pdf ........... **PDF 37 Damaged, Toxic Contaminating Solar *Toxic Hazard Warning *Toxic RenewaBULLs ARE THE ASBESTOS OF THE FUTURE - poisonous to the public - via our life-sustaining land/water cursed by industrialised Solar/Wind Swindle Factories & hazardous Lithium-ion BESS. *Hail Fractured, Toxic Contaminating, Heavy Metal Leaching, PFOS Coated Solar Panels littering & poisoning the site, surrounding land/water and the public. *Toxic Smoke Warning - Raywood Solar Inverter on FIRE in Victoria- 20/2/2025 Developed by ACEnergy, which secured planning permits before selling it to subsidiaries of Chinese company Sungrow Power for construction in 2021 Sungrow inverter. *4x photos of Wellington Solar FIRE 6/12/2025 92 hectares burnt Owned by Lightsource bp *Extensive Damage from toxic Roof-top Solar FIRE - Prime 7 Riverina News story - 2025. *Damaged & Broken - Storm/Wind Bent & Twisted Solar Panels:-> •2 photos of Bison Energy’s Bostocks Creek Solar, 931 Camperdown-Cobden Road, Cobden, Victoria - 4/2/2025 Commissioned September 2024. •2 photos of yet to be commissioned Glenellen Solar, near Jindera NSW contaminating onsite & adjacent creeks flowing to Bowna Creek - directly into Albury’s Hume Dam - a major Drinking/Irrigation/Environmental Water Storage for NSW, Victoria and SA - 30/8/25 Originally CWP Renewables -> then Trina Solar now owned by GPG (Global Power Generation) *PFAS - RUINING AUSTRALIAN AGRICULTURE FOREVER - Gumly Gumly, Wagga Wagga. Chinese Solar panels & electrical wiring are coated in banned, toxic PFOS. PFOS is also in Chinese Inverters.

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New South Wales 2370

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Jennifer Whelan [address redacted] 3 July 2026 The Chair Independent Planning Commission NSW Level 3, 201 Elizabeth Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 By submission portal / email Re: Submission on the Sundown Solar Farm proposal — impacts on [redacted], Swan Vale ([redacted] identified as Property R14 in the applicant’s submission) I am writing regarding the proposed Sundown Solar Farm and its associated road works on Spring Mountain Road, Swan Vale. I am the owner of Warrawee, [redacted], and this submission is made on behalf of both the property owner and the property manager. Spring Mountain Road dissects Warrawee, splitting the property into two parcels on either side of the road. Our cattle have right of way across the road, and our staff, contractors and vehicles rely on Spring Mountain Road and its bridge crossing of Swan Brook as our only access in and out of the property, connecting to the Gwydir Highway. 1. Fencing and Cattle Grids Due to the current usage of the road and the vast increase in traffic the current fencing is not adequate. At a minimum we personally would require approximately 3kms of fencing to ensure a safe cattle free passage. This also works on the assumption that the current fencing that is adequate currently sits on the property boundaries. If this is not the case then we would have to refence the entire road to ensure that we maintain grazing over the entire portion of our owned land. The applicant also proposes installing wider cattle grids on the road, understood to be 8.7 metres in width, and has referred to only one grid replacement. Under current arrangements, responsibility for maintaining these grids, and the road within approximately 7 metres of each grid, would fall to us as landholders. • How will handover of the grids and road occur to ensure they remain fit for purpose, and what input will we have into their suitability, installation and ongoing maintenance. We have no capacity physically or monetarily to manage the ongoing maintenance of large cattle grids outside the normal scope of a primary production enterprise. • If we are required to maintain the grids following construction, what right do we have to refuse their installation or specification? 2. Road — Width, Traffic Volume The applicant's proposal includes widening Spring Mountain Road. We note the road width has been described elsewhere as 7.8 metres of gravel, which appears inconsistent with the 8.7 metre figure referenced in relation to the cattle grids; we ask the applicant to confirm the correct and final road width. The road is currently a quiet rural gravel road servicing a small number of family farms. The applicant's own material refers to up to 400 contractors engaged on the project, and up to 460 vehicle movements per day, including heavy trucks and buses. • How will the applicant protect our family, staff, contractors and cattle from the safety risk created by a significant increase in traffic volume and speed on a road our cattle must cross to move between yards, paddocks and water? • How will the applicant manage the sightline risk at points where the road must be crossed? • How is the applicant intending to deal with accidents or incidents on the road involving our staff, our cattle, or our property, including liability, veterinary costs, and replacement of any animal injured or killed? • How will the applicant ensure we retain safe, unhindered access to all parts of our property throughout construction, given our need to move cattle and staff across the property at times dictated by animal husbandry, not by construction scheduling? At a minimum we would require 3 common crossing points along the road. These crossing points could be required to be used at any time of the day or night due to animal needs and weather conditions. This is incredibly important as the risks involved in this type of task at night are high without adding into the mix high traffic levels and dark roads. 3. Bridge Crossing (Swan Brook) Spring Mountain Road crosses Swan Brook via a bridge that provides our only access to the property. The applicant's material to date does not explain how the bridge will be replaced or upgraded, nor how access will be maintained for our family, staff and stock vehicles during that work. This access is vital to the operation of the property and is required to be traversed by heavy vehicle, including 2 deck cattle trucks. This also has to be done when required and cannot operate on a schedule. 4. Dust Warrawee's house, sheds, cattle yards and grazing paddocks are all close to Spring Mountain Road. Dust generated by significantly increased traffic will affect our home, our equipment, our pastures and our cattle. Dust is known to contribute to bovine respiratory disease and acute interstitial pneumonia in cattle, that reduce weight gain and saleability of stock, and to affect pasture growth. In addition, dust creation from the high usage of the road adds to our liability as employers. If the Sundown Solar Farm traffic significantly increases dust on Spring Mountain Road, it is arguably a WHS risk being introduced by a third party. On this basis, we need the developer to demonstrably manage it, and to be very receptive and responsive to our needs when we or our staff are operating on the property in relation to dust suppression matters, as we will be the party to carry the compliance burden for exposure. The applicant has indicated it is prepared to seal the road, for approximately 150m, where it passes our house, sheds, yards and animal holding facilities. Our experience with dust from the road would indicate this is insufficient and we require a greater distance sealed to minimise the impact on our infrastructure and staff. We also need a commitment from the developer to engage proactively and quickly with us if dust is being unduly raised whilst we are working in the area. We believe that at a minimum 500m of high-quality bitumen would be required to effectively dampen the dust to an acceptable level. Conclusion Warrawee is a single, operating cattle property that is physically dissected by Spring Mountain Road. The matters raised above — fencing and grid integrity, road safety and access via the Swan Brook bridge, and dust impacts on our staff, family and livestock — go directly to our ability to safely and viably continue operating this property during and after construction. We respectfully ask that the Commission consider each of the matters raised in this submission, and that any approval include binding conditions addressing fencing and grid specification and maintenance responsibility, road and bridge access continuity, and a funded dust suppression and compensation regime, before construction commences. Whilst we are happy to work with the developer in overcoming issues, we should not have to bear the cost, either now, or into the future, for any impacts on our property or staff as a result of the development and would hope the developer is of the same understanding. We are happy to discuss any of the above directly and can be contacted on the details above. Yours sincerely, Jennifer Whelan Owner, Warrawee

34126 Jennifer Whelan_Redacted.pdf (PDF, 143.51 KB)

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I am making this submission because I believe decisions about large-scale solar projects must consider the full life cycle of these developments, not just the construction phase and electricity generation targets. Sundown Solar Farm represents a major industrial change in a rural agricultural area. There we never be conference that the land, water, livestock and surrounding environment will remain protected for decades to come. One of my greatest concerns is the possibility of future contamination. Solar panels and associated infrastructure are often promoted as clean energy, but the physical materials used in large-scale installations must still be managed responsibly. Questions remain about what happens when panels are damaged, when infrastructure is exposed to extreme weather, or when the project eventually reaches the end of its life. Other countries have faced challenges with renewable energy waste management and contaminated land issues from industrial activities. These examples show why Australia must put strong safeguards in place before problems occur rather than attempting expensive clean-ups later. A solar projects on agricultural land never have clear accountability from the beginning, including who pays for removal, recycling and rehabilitation. There are also concerns among rural communities about the cumulative impact of many renewable projects being placed across farming regions. Some local land are asking if stock is grazing under RE. Individual projects may appear manageable, but when combined with transmission lines, roads, batteries and other infrastructure, the overall effect on rural landscapes and farming operations are total incompatible. Fire management is another serious issue. Rural communities understand fire risk better than most. Any large energy facility must have detailed emergency plans that account for electrical hazards, damaged panels, battery storage risks and access for firefighters. We know the standard is for firefighters to retreat to the nearest sealed road and wait. Wait for what? Wait for the fire to become ferocious and compatible . Recent NSW solar facility incidents have shown that emergency planning and communication is non-existent when renewable infrastructure is located in rural environments. I believe energy projects can only succeed if they maintain the trust of the communities hosting them. There has been none as of yet. Before approval, I believe the Commission should require: • independent environmental assessments focused on long-term soil and water protection;
• details of all materials and chemicals used throughout the project;
• confirmation that infrastructure complies with current and future environmental, community & agriculture standards;
• a legally binding rehabilitation and removal plan; monies coordinated from the developer and the host. 
• financial security to cover clean-up costs if required;
• regular reporting that local residents can access and be apart of. Agricultural land is a valuable resource, there is not any more being made, that supports food production and regional communities. It should not be treated as a temporary location for infrastructure without a clear plan for what happens when that infrastructure reaches the end of its useful life. I ask the Commission to place the protection of rural land and community confidence at the centre of its decision. Yours sincerely, A concerned resident and supporter of agricultural food production with world‘s best practices. Bon appétit.

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08/07/2026

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Moratorium Solar Farms, BESS and 500kv Overhead Transmission Lines as of this minute, IPCN Commissioners, thank you. Vehement are my Objections to:- - Sundown Solar Farm energy hub,is it? Where are the rest of the plans ? Nowhere to be seen. Shame on you, nsw.gov.au Planning Department Complicit in Harm and Loss to Our Precious Precious Precious Regions Rural Catchments Murray Darling Basin Food Production Catchments NSW from Top of Range Great Divide Drainage Divide to borders of NSW. You have No idea what you are doing to Our Lands, Our Lands we Know, you do not. In a way, the way you operate, nsw.gov.au, is illegal, unjust, despicable, highly Inappropriate, with a complete Lack of Awareness of Catchment regions harmed and caused loss by your very planning over the time frame 4 to 7 decades to 10 decades ago, nsw.gov.au, yes yours. - IPCN. To be offering completely ignorant IPCN Commissioners to decide the Future of All On Country Lands Waterways and Communities Rural regions west of Great Divide Drainage Divide note is wrong, utterly wrong. Not one is of Rural region. Urban planners are Not Ever to continue to decide Our Futures, Ours ! I Vehemently Object outright to:- - NEREZ - EnergyCo - 500kv Overhead Transmission Lines - Solar Farms - BESS - Unnecessary unnecessary unnecessary invasion of Prime Agricultural Lands for Renewable Energy transition - Unnecessary roadworks viewed already Elsmore Rd, yes, why ? What for ? A grader would have been a Far Cheaper option for gravel roads Elsmore, now Tarred why. What for ? What for ? [redacted] unadvised access to Peoples farms who Own Own Own Lands Farmed - Incomplete DA Applications. - International company Take Over of Our Precious Rural regions Lands Waterways and Communities NSW and Australia. - Northern Hemisphere interference in Our Country, unlike any other Continent upon Earth. UN will be Ceasing operations Olin Our Country Immediately. I have a understanding of why. Why don't you by now ? That is a Question. I am Vehemently Against - Trade with China for obvious reasons - Trade With Northern Hemisphere countries. - Inappropriate Land Management of Prime Agricultural Lands Future Generations from now need Clean Clean Clean I will Not accept NEREZ continuing. I will Not accept IPCN determining the future of Vital Upper Tributary Catchments to Macintyre, Elsmore area, Completely Unknown to IPCN Commissioners and International Company CEOs based in Madrid, Spain, who know Nothing about Water here. There is No spare Water in this area, Upper Tributary Catchments to Macintyre from Top of Range Great Divide Drainage Divide Maybole Mountains. I have researched for the last 8 years, and daily, Human Impacts to Vital Upper Tributary Catchments Top of Range Great Divide Drainage Divide from Glen Innes to Walcha to Coast Coffs Harbour to Port Macquarie to Gwydir Wetlands to Pilliga Vital Upper Tributary Catchments of Major River Systems threatened by Planning nsw.gov.au and Inappropriate Land Management including renewables please Force to Rooftops Only from Today, 7th July 2026. Biodiversity:- How do expect Wildlife to survive what's coming if you have No idea on how to offer, from now, Proper Way Land Management to COOL,SHADE, SHELTER Lands Waterways and Communities NSW Murray Darling Basin Food Production Catchments. Sack yourselves. You have No idea what you are doing. I Demand an Immediate Moratorium on RE transition in NSW to include 500kv Overhead Transmission Lines. I Vehemently Object to Sundown Solar Farm. What you are doing across Rural regions NSW is wrong, IPCN. Very Wrong. I do Demand IPCN and Commissioners be under investigation - Harm and Loss to Our Rural regions Lands Waterways and Communities producing Food, Food, yes Food, for Australians and Australia reasons. Global utilities seem to be getting more rights than Australians. How dare  you, Minister Sharpe, and IPCN. I am needing Minister Sharpe and IPCN under investigation because using Our and Our Future Generations Precious Lands Waterways and Communities Farmlands including Murray Darling Basin Food Production Catchments as sites for Renewable Energy is wrong. Use Rooftops Only for all Solar Panels in NSW from Now. Moratorium BESS today. Alternatives exist at far less Cost All Round to the Lands Waterways and Communities Rural NSW and Australia. IPCN will from this day, 7th July 2026, Cease and Desist. IPCN I Demand be under investigation in a Royal Commission into:- - Unnecessary Harm and Loss to Murray Darling Basin Food Production Catchments NSW, from Great Divide Drainage Divide to the Riverina Farmlands feeding Australians and Australian economy. The issue will be In View. Upper Tributary Macintyre Catchments be in view re proposed Sundown Solar-battery hybrid. Oh dear, who has assessed this Catchment area please ? Name and Shame them all thank you. Farmer be refused a farming licence thank you. Ohhh please, thank you authority IPCN , unaware of the Significance of Macintyre Catchments that are in number in this area proposed for hardening compacting land use Inappropriate in this very Significant valley Upper Elsmore Macintyre. Water:- The Waterways will have No water taken out of any Catchments to build a solar farm Inappropriate very much so in on upon this Catchments Region Significant Significant yes. Mob will Walk here yes here and are yet not one has noticed the Land here where a planned Solar panel Farm and a Battery Energy Storage System are right on the valley floor of Macintyre Upper Tributary Catchments that water into Macintyre River to be saying :- - Who on Earth allowed processing of this plan for Sundown SF ? Name and Shame thank you. Find out who they are. They are missing information absolutely. Sacred is Our Great Divide. Macintyre River is a Sacred River, Sacred. Prior to invasion of the Europeans into a Habited Continent, all Rivers from the Great Divide were honoured. I say Rule Out Macintyre Vital Upper Tributary Catchments from RE transition thank you. Macintyre River Catchments feed the Nation and economy. I will be allowed speaking time on this project thankyou. I Registered to speak at Elsmore village day before due date for registrations. Apparently the Mayor of Inverell was contacted and allowed to speak to two Commissioners representing IPCN, but I was not included, yet I Registered. It will be in their emails. Will. I will not use the form to register simply because my mobile is PRIVATE and I Respect my Privacy do. Imagine if I demanded PRIVATE mobile numbers of the IPCN Commissioners. Of course I would Not be allowed to have those would I. OK. I have farmed. Love felt for the Land and All species on it and Never Ever would I build Inappropriate Unnecessary Infrastructures upon it. Never. That would be a Crime you see. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-11/paris-agreement-australia-climate-targets-explainer/103961128 "...The United Nations relies, to a certain extent, on transparency to keep countries in check, conducting a global stocktake every five years to measure progress..." Um....help us Cease and Desist UN interference in Food Production and also help UN be in a International Investigation into increase to Global temperatures scandal seen in Europe why? Spain should Never burn. Never ! Nothing to do with emissions at all. France why Hot ? Why ? Oh dear, UN know NOTHING about the Land and yet Global it is ! Hmmpfh ! Sack Labor thank you. Sack Greens too thanks. UN Cease and Desist in Australia thank you, then we might get cheap Everything Hey ! What is the Cost to Australians of a Inappropriately energy transition to renewables when it is Obvious renewables are Not the solution Maybe Land Care is, eh ! How about it, nsw.gov.au . You don't know how do you. Well, Cease and Desist All Solar panels On Our Precious Farmlands, Our Precious Farmlands, OUR Precious Farmlands, OUR, Australians Ours, Precious Farmlands, lower Costs all round, and use Rooftops Only for all Solar Panels in Australia from Today 7th July 2026, thank you. Same article :- "...John Connor from the Carbon Market Institute said while there were no penalties under the agreement, there would be "clear consequences" if countries, including Australia, failed to "meet or beat" their targets. "You lose your leadership, you lose your capacity to negotiate, you lose your credibility," he said..." What has That got to do with Cooling the Land naturally thank you. Naturally. You know....protecting Wetlands beside Significant Tributaries to Major River Systems serving FOOD Production nb, and Planting Back with Trees and Grasslands All this valley Elsmore thank you. SMALL WATER CYCLE REASONS that are a Need now across Murray Darling Basin Food Production Catchments. No More Renewables - renewables Infrastructures cannot actually benefit the Land in Australia. Same article:- "..."The Paris Agreement has been woven into security, trade and diplomatic agreements around the world." Ie Not a thing connected to Cooling the Land naturally. What a Scam PA is. What a Scam UN are. Many know that !  I Demand no further trade with Northern Hemisphere Multinational companies. I Know and Understand Vital Upper Tributary Catchments Great Divide Drainage Divide Northern Tablelands region Glen Innes Inverell to Armidale back to Ebor and then to Coast Coffs to the Gwydir Wetlands that you Unable to Protect you see. This NEREZ will Cease and Desist Immediately. EnergyCo will be under investigation for harming Sound across Australia to be understood by now, yet not yet and why? 500kv Overhead Transmission Lines. Monitored where, EnergyCo, eh? Where is your Proof of Safety for 500kv Overhead Transmission Lines. EMR Syndrome is a registered illness. Song Lines are Sound and understood by Aboriginal Elders past present. How is EnergyCo today? Planning more 500kv Overhead Transmission Lines for what reason and Be Clear thank you IPCN, Complicit in Harm caused to Sound across Australia. Sound. Nature Sound. How do you Get away with it is a question. Investigate clause 5.3.4 of the National Electricity Rules please. Recurrent Energy Australia successfully secured grid connection approval for Sundown Energy Park of What SPECIFIC SIZE and Measure, to Accuracy, the Size planned for this Sundown Solar Farm and battery IPCN submission. DA Application be in view. And never be able to change. I observe breaches of DA Approvals often. Yes, often. I need a Full investigation into Alterations to DA Applications over time which Must be Held Accurate to Initial DA Application. It looks like it is Assumed Assumed Assumed a 500kv Overhead Transmission Line corridor may be a part of this development. Is it ? Farmers will not allow 500kv Overhead Transmission Lines through THEIR properties you see. OK. Sound. 500kv Overhead Transmission Lines cannot be approved under Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Lore. Many issues are needing Immediate addressing concerning the Unexplainable reasons Why the Renewable Energy rollout is across Australia's inland Rural regions Precious Farmlands rather than Rooftops Only, as Minister Bowen says are very able to provide households with electricity. I look at COSTS all the time. COSTS. All Round COSTS. All Round COSTS. Moss Landing incidents, California, Erin Brockovich research please. Why haven't those issues in California Ceased rollout of BESS across Rural regions NSW Growing FOOD for the Nation note. Water:- Understand Top of Range Great Divide Drainage Divide are Vital Upper Tributary Catchments to Major inland River Systems flowing West, note, Minister Sharpe, IPCN Commissioners ! You INSULT Our Rural regions Peoples using Urban planners/Residents to Decide the Futures of Our, Our, Our Precious Precious Murray Darling Basin Food Production Catchments. What An INSULT! Water:- There is No spare Water in Great Divide any more. What is going on ? You don't know, do you, Minister Sharpe, IPCN Commissioners. You do not. How then do you Decide the Futures of Our Rural regions growing FOOD for the Nation ? Who chooses you? Name. Macintyre Protect from Renewables, BESS, and 500kv Overhead Transmission Lines forever from Now ! Macintyre Food Production Catchments Protect from BESS plus unused solar panels en masse and also Protect from nsw.gov.au, Complicit in a Scam and is and is is is a Scam - Net Zero. Spain:- Burning why? You don't know do you. I do. You do not. Spain should Never burn. Spain's electricity generation in 2024 was supplied by 56% of Renewables so why is it burning ? You don't know. You do not. Australia isn't Spain did you know. We be Southern Hemisphere Lands in Australia- the Driest Continent on Earth. NO ALPS HERE! In the Wrong Hands yes, since 1843. Yes. What Can be offered to COOL these Lands ? You don't know. You have No.idea. Renewables will never address Climate change. Use Rooftops Only for all Solar Panels from now across Australia. No need for new 500kv Overhead Transmission Lines you see. Global utility rights is it, in on upon OUR Lands Waterways and Communities Rural regions for No reason but a Scam - That emissions one. And the other one - Climate change.  Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership.... So what ! KEEP OUT OF AUSTRALIA, RECURRENT ENERGY, based in Madrid !!!! [redacted] NO EXPERIENCE OF FARMING UPON AUSTRALIA NOT HIS HOMELAND NOTE. KEEP OUT, ISMAEL. OFF OFF OFF MY COUNTRY ISMAEL. HOW DARE YOU DECIDE ITS FUTURE WITHOUT OUR PERMISSION OR CONSENT! LOOK AFTER YOUR OWN HOMELAND, ISMAEL ! ITS HOT AND BURNING. WHY ? RENEWABLES? MAYBE. Cease and Desist RE transition in NSW Immediately Immediately Immediately, Minister Sharpe, IPCN. Grow Green. Grow Wet Lands. Water Cycle Build across NSW MDB Food Production Catchments. Cease and Desist Solar Farms Now from Now. Rooftops Only for all Solar Panels in NSW, from Now. Looks like [redacted] might get a Global Clean-Up bill. A Big one by the looks !  Named and shamed yes. Finally a name behind a proposal to Harm and cause loss to Our Macintyre Vital Upper Tributary Catchments for No reason but a Scam and 4 to 6 others and he lives in Madrid, not Australia or Asia but Decides Their Futures from Madrid ?? I do Demand Recurrent Energy and Canadian Solar Inc BEGONE out of MY Country, Dry Continent Australia, Immediately. BR too. BR has No interest in COOLING EARTH, how dare you. You have No idea what you do to Our Rural regions you will Not harm and cause loss to for No reason, nor for any longer, when Alternatives exist hey Bowen, bragging about the Benefits of Rooftop Solar note. Rooftops Only for all Solar Panels in NSW from Now I Demand. Big companies, eh. CEOs of. Get out and Plant Some Trees, Ismael - to COOL, SHADE, SHELTER, your OWN HOMELAND. You too Commissioners IPCN , far Too Ignorant about what your do that Alter Our Path to a COOLER Australia, not even in your PLANS Hey !!! You have NO idea what you are doing you see. You have No idea at all. EMR Syndrome is it ? Brain Fog, eh ? Looks like it. Lack of Intelligence planning Cease and Desist Now. Minister Sharpe, IPCN, you are to be held Accountable for your decisions affecting every Australian. Macintyre Protect. Mob are where ? Everywhere, didn't you know. You don't do you. You have No idea about anything to do with Vital Upper Tributary Catchments Macintyre to Clarence yes to there. I Demand an Immediate Moratorium on 500kv Overhead Transmission Lines. I Demand an Immediate Moratorium on Solar Farms. I Demand an Immediate Moratorium on BESS. I Demand the farmer proposing Sundown Solar Farm, over this Precious Precious very Precious very very Precious Upper Tributary Catchment area of Macintyre, Elsmore, be forced to Never farm again ever ever ever. No Respect for Land reasons. How Abominable to plan a Solar farm upon these Catchments Upper Tributary Macintyre to the Macintyre not far away at all yet flowing a length vast and all through Farmlands growing FOOD. https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/energy-business/energy-finance/recurrent-receives-500m-investment-from-blackrock/ "...The preferred equity investment commitment, convertible into common equity, comes through a fund managed by BlackRock’s Climate Infrastructure business and will represent 20% of the outstanding fully diluted shares of Recurrent Energy on an as-converted basis. Canadian Solar will continue to own the remaining majority shares of Recurrent Energy after the closing of the investment.....As of September 2023, Recurrent Energy had a global development pipeline of 26 GW in solar and 55 GWh in storage, of which 13 GW and 12 GWh respectively are projects with interconnections. Recurrent Energy expects to have 4 GW of solar and 2 GWh of storage in operation in the U.S. and Europe by 2026. The perimeter of the transaction includes the U.S., Canada, Spain, Italy, the U.K., France, the Netherlands, Germany, South Africa, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Australia, South Korea, and Taiwan; it excludes Canadian Solar’s project development business in Japan and China, and certain assets in Latin America and Taiwan..." Climate er, er, er, where ? Where ? It's just Investment isn't it. What a Scam !!! Get them Off Our Country thank you. Now ! I say they are Land Management vandals because Nothing in Australia will COOL it other than planting Trees en masse and PROTECTING WETLANDS. CORRECT. But the IPCN Commissioners get Fooled. Why ? Don't farm. No. They have No Connection To The Land you see. I want to know what they do ? Don't you ? I Demand Northern Hemisphere nations Cease Trade With Australia Immediately. Which Commissioners represent IPCN for Sundown Solar Farm IPCN ? Commissioners Sarah Dinning and Michael Wright have been appointed by the Commission Chair to determine the application. [redacted] All Commissioners will made Fully Accountable for altering Catchments growing Food in a way that is breaching all rights of every Australian  And that includes all since Covid, then. Do you understand? When you do you will Resign Today. What you have done should be a criminal act. Should be. Yes. Deliberately harming and Causing Loss to Our Precious Precious Farmlands including Murray Darling Basin Food Production Catchments which begin in the Upper Tributaries of Great Divide and all the way mouth Murray. How Dare You Unnecessarily harm Our Farmlands for No reason. [redacted] Do Not Ever Ever Ever use a Solar Farm Ever Ever again because Rooftops Only is The Only area for Solar panels because if you view SPAIN yes SPAIN yes SPAIN yes, there, and Zoom on Madrid lands and know Why Renewables in Australia Must Must Must Cease and Desist Immediately because Loss of Productive lands is Australia will decimate Food Production and this has not been understood by Northern Hemisphere companies based Europe, Canada, Asia without reference at all to the nature of the Australian environment, in the Wrong Hands since 1843, note. Harm and Loss to is a legal issue. Alternatives to Solar Farms exist and are and include Rooftops Only meaning homes, sheds, businesses, and beside Rural area enterprises eg. Cotton gins for example powering their enterprise at a far less lower cost than this RE transition that will be a cost Blow-out simply because Urban planners and Urban IPCN Commissioners are not at all experiencing Rural regions vast and far away far away far far far away from ports that are COASTAL of course in Australia, an island and a Continent very different from any other Continent on Earth. Biodiversity view please. Loss of Biodiversity in Australia over 187 years note note note is hurting Australia Continent. Madrid view. Yes please. Please. Thank you. Oh dear God, may Australia's Rural regions Never ever become Infrastructures en masse. Rooftops Only or panels beside sheds on property for property use be The Only Method used by nsw.gov.au thank you. A Global company please Exit Our Precious Dry Continent you have No consideration toward. The issue will be In View. Upper Tributary Macintyre Catchments be in view re proposed Sundown Solar-battery hybrid. Oh dear, who has assessed this Catchment area please ? Name and Shame them all thank you. Farmer be refused a farming licence thank you. Ohhh please, thank you authority IPCN , unaware of the Significance of Macintyre Catchments that are in number in this area proposed for hardening compacting land use Inappropriate in this very Significant valley Upper Elsmore Macintyre. The Waterways will have No water taken out of all Catchments to build a solar farm Inappropriate very much so in on upon this Catchments Region Significant Significant yes. Mob will Walk here yes here and are yet not one has noticed the Land here where a planned Solar panel Farm and a Battery Energy Storage System are right on the valley floor of Macintyre Upper Tributary Catchments that water into Macintyre River to be saying :- - Who on Earth allowed processing of this plan for Sundown SF ? Name and Shame thank you. Find out who they are. They are missing information absolutely. Sacred is Our Great Divide. Macintyre River is a Sacred River, Sacred. Prior to invasion of the Europeans into a Habited Continent, all Rivers from the Great Divide were honoured. I say Rule Out Macintyre Vital Upper Tributary Catchments from RE transition thank you. Macintyre River Catchments feed the Nation and economy. I will be allowed speaking time on this project thankyou. I Registered to speak at Elsmore village day before due date for registrations. Apparently the Mayor of Inverell was contacted and allowed to speak to two Commissioners representing IPCN, but I was not included, yet I Registered. It will be in their emails. Will. I will not use the form to register simply because my mobile is PRIVATE and I Respect my Privacy do. Imagine if I demanded PRIVATE mobile numbers of the IPCN Commissioners. Of course I would Not be allowed to have those would I. OK. I have farmed. Love felt for the Land and All species on it and Never Ever would I build Inappropriate Unnecessary Infrastructures upon it. Never. That would be a Crime you see. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-11/paris-agreement-australia-climate-targets-explainer/103961128 "...The United Nations relies, to a certain extent, on transparency to keep countries in check, conducting a global stocktake every five years to measure progress..." Um....help us Cease and Desist UN interference in Food Production and also help UN be in a International Investigation into increase to Global temperatures scandal seen in Europe why? Spain should Never burn. Never ! Nothing to do with emissions at all. France why Hot ? Why ? Oh dear, UN know NOTHING about the Land and yet Global it is ! Hmmpfh ! Sack Labor thank you. Sack Greens too thanks. UN Cease and Desist in Australia thank you, then we might get cheap Everything Hey ! What is the Cost to Australians of a Inappropriately energy transition to renewables when it I Obvious renewables are Not the solution Maybe Land Care is, eh ! How about it, nsw.gov.au . You don't know how do you. Well, Cease and Desist All Solar panels On Our Precious Farmlands, Our Precious Farmlands, OUR Precious Farmlands, OUR, Australians Ours, Precious Farmlands, lower Costs all round, and use Rooftops Only for all Solar Panels in Australia from Today 7th July 2026, thank you. Same article :- "...John Connor from the Carbon Market Institute said while there were no penalties under the agreement, there would be "clear consequences" if countries, including Australia, failed to "meet or beat" their targets. "You lose your leadership, you lose your capacity to negotiate, you lose your credibility," he said..." What has That got to do with Cooling the Land naturally thank you. Naturally. You know....protecting Wetlands beside Significant Tributaries to Major River Systems serving FOOD Production nb, and Planting Back All this valley Elsmore thank you. SMALL WATER CYCLE REASONS that are a Need now across Murray Darling Basin Food Production Catchments and No More Renewables thanks because Infrastructures cannot actually benefit the Land in Australia. Same article:- "..."The Paris Agreement has been woven into security, trade and diplomatic agreements around the world." Ie Not a thing connected to Cooling the Land naturally. What a Scam PA is. What a Scam UN are. Many know that !  I Vehemently Object to Sundown Solar Farm. What you are doing across Rural regions NSW is wrong, IPCN. Very Wrong. I do Demand IPCN and Commissioners be under investigation. Harm and Loss to Our Rural regions Lands Waterways and Communities producing Food, Food, yes Food, for Australians and Australia reasons. Global utilities seem to be getting more rights than Australians. How dare  you, nsw.gov.au.  I am needing IPCN under investigation because using Our and Our Future Generations Precious Lands Waterways and Communities Farmlands including Murray Darling Basin Food Production Catchments as sites for Renewable Energy is wrong. Use Rooftops Only for all Solar Panels in NSW from Now. Moratorium BESS today. Alternatives exist at far less Cost All Round to the Lands Waterways and Communities Rural NSW and Australia. IPCN will from this day, 7th July 2026, Cease and Desist. IPCN I Demand be under investigation in a Royal Commission into:- - Unnecessary Harm and Loss to Murray Darling Basin Food Production Catchments NSW, from Great Divide Drainage Divide to the Riverina Farmlands feeding Australians and Australian economy. Which Commissioners represent IPCN for Sundown Solar Farm IPCN ? Commissioners Sarah Dinning and Michael Wright have been appointed by the Commission Chair to determine the application. [redacted] How on Earth could Anyone plan a solar farm and battery in on upon Vital Upper Tributary Catchments to Macintyre, and get a project to this point, even though 134 out of 144 submissions were Objections. [redacted] I OBJECT VEHEMENTLY to Sundown Solar Farm

33636

New South Wales 2365

08/07/2026

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I am totally against any so called renewable energy solar farms that will be toxic Junk non-recycleable Junk within 15 to 20 years. I Object Vehemently to Sundown Solar farm. So called Renewables that is solar and wind are designed to smash the Australian economy and way of life. The whole Renewables farce is a dishonest scam benefiting international corporates especially China. Instead of wind and solar we should be using our own abundant coal, gas and ultimately nuclear to revive what we once had - the World's cheapest energy. I am directly affected by this project. Two of my properties are on the powerline running through the proposed project , south of this Elsmore farmland. I have Vehemently Objected to company personell eg Samsung Solar, ringing my personal.mobile wanting to lease land for solar farms. And will continue to do so. I will Refuse to ever host a wind farm or solar project on any of my properties. I add I will NEVER allow a 500jv Overhead Transmission line anywhere near my properties and have Never been consulted about any proposed one in the supposed development corridor this project lies within ! Generate energy with coal gas or nuclear close to where the energy is required being Metropolitan NSW. I am a farmer that cares for my Land and environment.

29851

New South Wales 2850

06/07/2026

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I strongly object to the development of all renewable energy projects so by default I object to this project also. Prime agricultural land should not be used for this utter nonsense.

29011

New South Wales 2370

01/07/2026

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As a close neighbour, sheep grazier and resident of the Swan Vale community, I am writing to object to the proposed construction of the Sundown Solar Farm. The NSW Government's Electricity Strategy Plan stated in the EIS on June 2023 is for 'RELIABLE, AFFORDABLE, and SUSTAINABLE electricity and that Renewable Energy would be the LOWEST form of reliable electricity in NSW." However, rising electricity costs prove otherwise. Rich productive agricultural land is being carved up by solar farms, wind turbines and transmission towers all in pursuit of an unachievable goal for cheap energy. For a country to survive and thrive it needs fuel and food security. The New England area contributes 2.5- 3 billion dollars a year from Agriculture, which is around 1/5th of NSW's total output. This area has always been know for its premium fine wool which accounts for approximately 9% of the state's wool clip. My family run fine merino sheep on our property as well as dorper xAussie Whites for meat. Inverell's Community Strategic Plan is to ' protect and sustain the environment and to develop a strong economy for the region." The proposed Sundown Solar Farm will cover 525 ha, the majority being class 3 (high capability) land being used for Agricultural purposes. The DPI stated in its report on the 18th of July 2025 its concerns with the undervaluing of the land quality from class 3 to class 4 and requested further information about the valuation approach. It recommended that the 'site had to maintain Agricultural capability establishing ground cover and maintaining grazing within the proposed site." (Recommended Conditions 5.2.3 86 from Sundown Solar Farm state significant development report June 2026) Recurrent Energy responded that the impacts on the land would be 'temporary and minor' and that the land would still be able to be used by the landowner with the potential for dual land use of agrisolar or apiculture and that they would implement a grazing management plan and apply any maintenance of the infrastructure. ( 5.22 72) My question would be what stock would be used to graze the sites considering these were previously used for cattle and cropping, and if the landowners no longer graze stock on these sites who is responsible for re stocking and management considering the DPI stated that grazing has to be maintained ?The question arises too, can cattle actually graze on solar farms or is there the risk of damage occurring to the panels. These questions may already have been discussed with the land holders but I think it would be worth sharing publicly considering different risks that could occur to primary producers on neighbouring farms. (For example if sheep are to graze on the site and are not managed and end up with lice and then escape onto neighbouring properties who produce fine wool like ourselves there could be massive complications) In relation to this I do not believe that the agrisolar idea has been given enough attention in regards to risks involved with undertaking this type of farming. Stock grazing happily under solar panels sounds good on paper but in reality have tests been done to show if there are any health risks in regards to livestock well being and contamination to the animal.? Do the solar panels cause heat stress and is there chemical exposure from the glass, polymers and composite resins from the panels which in turn could contribute to heavy metal contamination which we the consumer would potentially be consuming. Are there any regulations in regards to selling animals that are being grazed on solar farms? There are talks of the possibility of having to declare to NVD livestock that have been grazed on land supporting wind turbines. In the news recently it was noted that asbestos was found in '1000 UK wind turbines after Chinese Imports.' These are points of concern that our Government agencies should be monitoring for consumer health. I believe these questions are important ones to raise before concluding that there is no food safety risk if agrisolar is to be implemented . Recurrent Energy said that the 'potential for agricultural land in the region must be balanced against the broader goals of the Australian and NSW governments for the development of renewable energy into the future.' (84) In response to this as a Primary Producer who contributes to that 1/5th of NSW's Agricultural output, I do not believe it is balanced and that a lot more questions need to be answered before we carve up all our Agricultural Land in chase of this green dream. Another point of contention I want to make is in relation to the use of Spring Mountain Road as the main access road to the proposed site. The amount of traffic that will be accessing this road in the current proposal are extensive to say the least. The construction is proposed to take over 21 months with the daily traffic consisting of 100 light vehicles, 14 shuttle buses and 100 heavy vehicle trips twice a day 6 days a week . Spring Mountain Road is a dead end road so for residents living along this road it is our only access to get out to the Gwydir Highway. Most families along the road are Primary Producers so this road is used frequently especially during droughts where grain/ hay trucks etc need to access it , the mail service has to use it and many times stock have to be transported along it to go to the sale yards. We also have a student at home who needs to travel out to go to do his learning and we have elderly parents who need to be able to get out quickly should they need to access medical attention. There is also just the need to do the necessary requirements like grocery shopping etc. With the amount of disturbance to take place during this construction phase plus the amount of vehicles Recurrent Energy are proposing travel on it six days a week , twice a day, it is going to be a massive inconvenience to all of us who reside along it. In the report upgrades to Spring Mountain Road have been stated and there have supposedly been sweeping routes done for the transport of the equipment to site from Newcastle which seems like an enormous and very expensive undertaking, but it appears that there has been no mention or thought about how the residents along the road are going to be managed and provided for while this huge disruption takes place along our road. One again it seems these projects are proposed with little concern for local residents and there well being. Our family have never been consulted personally in regards to this project. Two more points I would briefly like to raise are in regards to whether any fire risk strategies have been implemented if the BESS battery storage unit were to ignite and if our RFS have the equipment and capabilities of putting it out considering the only firefighting plan in the proposal is for extinguising potential fires with water . I believe lithium batteries cannot be extinguished with water so does our RFS have the equipment available to extinguish a potential fire should it occur in the BESS? Point two is in response to an issue that was raised recently on Ben Fordman's radio show in regards to whose responsibilty it is should a Solar Farm project go into liquidation after the energy company Spark Renewables, who owned a solar farm out at Jemalong, said they are not responsible for cleaning up the site after their company went insolvent. Chris Minns the Premier of NSW, was quoted as saying that 'should a company go into liquidation, it is the responsibility of the landowner to clean up the site." In light of this has this been made aware of to Inverell Shire Council who may have to accomodate the waste should this event happen, or have the landowners been made aware? With all these points considered with no clear answers provided or investigated, I strongly oppose to the construction of Sundown Solar Farm

32911

Redacted

08/07/2026

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The Sundown Solar Farm is a positive development that will help modernise Australia's energy infrastructure and support growing electricity demand. Investment in renewable energy generation is critical to maintaining reliable power supplies as older generation assets retire. The project will also include upgrading of the road which will improve accessibility for the neighbours of the project. The project has undergone detailed assessment and includes measures to manage environmental and community impacts. I believe it represents development that is beneficial to the area and will provide long-term benefits for both the region and the state.

33156

Redacted

08/07/2026

Support

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I want to take this opportunity to voice my support for the Sundown Solar Farm specifically in regards to the significant and tangible economic benefits it will provide to the local and surrounding communities. These benefits are widely modelled, documented, and accepted, however detractors of renewable energy projects often overlook the economic significance which includes initial and ongoing employment, upskilling of local workforce, community contributions/donations, along with spend on accommodation/services, suppliers, and contractors. When combined, these help to revive and build a solid economic foundation for regional Australia which has been suffering from ongoing economic decline and talent drain for decades. Furthermore, regional farming areas will be one of the hardest hit by the increase in extreme weather patterns forecast should we not meet our renewable energy targets - and therefore are the ones set to benefit the most from the advancement of renewable energy projects. In summary, Australia cannot afford for the Sundown Solar Farm (and others similar) to be delayed any further.

32901

Redacted

08/07/2026

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I am supportive of the Sundown Solar Farm because it demonstrates that renewable energy development and agricultural activities can successfully coexist. Solar farms provide an additional income stream for regional landholders and can help strengthen the viability of farming businesses during periods of drought and market uncertainty. The project will contribute to the local economy while allowing surrounding agricultural operations to continue including grazing of sheep under the solar panels. This balanced approach supports both regional development and sustainable land use outcomes.

31786

New South Wales 2360

07/07/2026

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I am writing in support of the Sundown Solar Farm project. I believe the proposed location is a good one due to the existing power transmission infrastructure and due to being within the designation renewable energy zone. The impacts to other land uses and biodiversity are unfortunate, but as demands for power continue to grow, these projects are necessary. It is good that the land can still be used for sheep grazing. The economic benefits that will flow to the surrounding towns make this project well worth supporting.

31721

Redacted

07/07/2026

Support

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In my personal capacity, I am supportive of the Sundown Solar Farm. Sundown is an investment in a cleaner and more sustainable future for current and future generations, particularly in the NSW area. Renewable energy projects such Sundown also help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and support national efforts to address climate change. The project will generate substantial amounts of clean electricity for the NEM while providing economic opportunities for regional communities.

29351

New South Wales 2300

02/07/2026

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I am supportive of this project moving forward as the greatest threat to our planet is the increase in climate catastrophe associated with the burning of fossil fuels and the over production of carbon emissions - this project still needs to ensure it is considering biodiversity loss as we need to ensure we are continuing to reduce our current emissions, not simply minimize the output

28056

New South Wales 2360

24/06/2026

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I wish to register my support for the Sundown Solar Farm project. In addition to generating clean renewable electricity within the New England Renewable Energy Zone and contributing to the long-term energy security and reliability of the New South Wales electricity network, the project will deliver significant and lasting benefits to the local community. The construction phase of the solar farm will create valuable employment opportunities and generate economic activity for local businesses, contractors, accommodation providers and service industries. These benefits will flow throughout the Inverell district and provide an important boost to the regional economy. Of particular significance are the upgrades proposed for Spring Mountain Road. These improvements will provide long-term benefits for local landholders and agricultural enterprises. Currently, the road is not designated for B-Double access, which can result in livestock being transported to Inverell or Glen Innes for transfer to larger vehicles. This process increases transport costs, adds time to journeys and contributes to unnecessary stress on animals. The road upgrades associated with the project will improve access for heavy vehicles, reducing transport inefficiencies and supporting the productivity and competitiveness of local farming businesses. The benefits of these improvements will remain long after construction of the solar farm has been completed. Improved road infrastructure will also provide safer and more convenient travel for local residents. Better road conditions will reduce vehicle wear and tear, improve driving conditions and enhance accessibility for those who rely on Spring Mountain Road for work, school, business and everyday travel. The proposed upgrade of the intersection of Spring Mountain Road and the Gwydir Highway is another important community benefit. This intersection is used daily by local residents, agricultural vehicles and school buses. Improvements to this intersection will enhance road safety for all users and reduce risks for school children and other motorists. I also strongly support the establishment of the community benefit fund. This fund will provide ongoing support for local organisations, projects and initiatives throughout the life of the development, ensuring that the broader community shares in the benefits generated by the project. Importantly, the project demonstrates that renewable energy development and agricultural production can coexist, delivering both clean energy and continued economic activity in rural areas. For these reasons, I believe the Sundown Solar Farm will provide substantial economic, infrastructure and community benefits to the district, and I respectfully urge the Independent Planning Commission to approve the project. Yours sincerely, (Redacted)

26741

New South Wales 2086

11/06/2026

Support

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I support the transition to Renewable Energy because I want cheaper power. Saving the planet is a nice bonus. I acknowledge I live far enough away from the project to not be directly affected, but I think even if I lived right across the road I still wouldn't be complaining. I'd also like to think that the Commission has enough sense to take long distance objectors with a grain of salt - clearly their objection isn't with this project, but just with all renewable energy projects.

33371

New South Wales 2370

08/07/2026

Comment

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Please find the attached letter

33371 John Wood.pdf (PDF, 114.03 KB)

33146

New South Wales 2360

08/07/2026

Comment

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Refer attached submission.

33146 Inverell Council redacted.pdf (PDF, 432.86 KB)

26766

Victoria 3037

12/06/2026

Comment

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Submission to the Independent Panel Why Battery Hubs and Data Centres Must Be Located Away From Residential Areas To the Independent Planning Panel, I am making this submission as a resident living approximately 1 kilometre from the Melton Energy Hub, and as someone who is directly affected by low‑frequency noise and vibration from large‑scale energy infrastructure. I am providing this submission to ensure that the panel hears from people who are genuinely impacted — not from long‑distance objectors who live far from these facilities. 1. Local residents experience real health impactsSince the Melton Energy Hub became active, I have experienced: Persistent low‑frequency humming and vibration Sleep disturbance and difficulty staying asleep Headaches, pressure sensations, and ear discomfort Stress, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating A constant feeling of “internal vibration” even when the noise is not loud These symptoms began only after the facility started operating. Other residents in my area report similar issues. Low‑frequency noise is known to travel long distances, penetrate walls, and affect the body even when it is barely audible. This is not theoretical — it is happening to us.2. Battery hubs and data centres operate 24/7 These facilities: Run continuously Produce constant electrical and mechanical noise Use cooling systems that generate low‑frequency vibration Have backup systems that activate unpredictably This means residents are exposed day and night, with no relief.3. Planning rules must consider real‑world lived experience The current situation — where people living 50 km away can trigger an independent panel review — highlights a major imbalance: Long‑distance objectors can influence the process Local residents, who actually live with the impacts, must fight to be heard My submission is not ideological. It is based on direct, daily experience. 4. International best practice places these facilities far from homes In many countries, large‑scale battery storage and data centres are placed:2–5 km away from residential areas In industrial zones, not mixed‑use areas With buffer zones to protect communities from noise, vibration, and fire risk Australia should follow similar standards to protect public health. 5. What I am asking the panel to considerI respectfully request that the panel: Recognise low‑frequency noise as a legitimate health impact Require independent acoustic and vibration testing near homes Ensure minimum separation distances between battery hubs/data centres and residential areas Prioritise the voices of local residents over long‑distance ideological objectorsConsider the cumulative impact of multiple energy facilities in growing suburbs like Melton I support renewable energy — but not at the cost of health This submission is not anti‑renewable. It is pro‑community, pro‑health, and pro‑responsible planning. Renewable energy infrastructure is essential — but it must be placed where it does not harm people. Sincerely, Peco Kirevski