The Wattle Creek Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) forms part of the Wattle Creek Energy Hub to be located in Arthursleigh, New South Wales.
The scope of the battery project includes construction of a 800-megawatt / 1600-megawatt hour BESS.
Key Dates
| Dec 2025 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| Jun 2027 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Spark Renewables |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Feb 2023 | The University of Sydney announced Spark Renewables had been selected to develop the project on the University's Arthursleigh property. |
| Sep 2023 | The proponent submitted a Request for the Secretary's Environmental Requirements for the project to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. |
| Dec 2023 | The NSW Government issued the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements for the project. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2023)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
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