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Project

Wattle Creek Energy Hub

PROJECT STATUS
Prospective
Wattle Creek Energy Hub

The Wattle Creek Energy Hub project scope includes construction of :

  • a 265 megawatt solar farm comprising 490,000 PV modules, and
  • a 800 megawatt / 1,600 megawatt hour battery energy storage system.

The project site is owned by the University of Sydney and is located in Arthursleigh, New South Wales.

The site will include a facility enabling research on new and emerging technologies.

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 solar farm and battery energy storage system to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
Dec 2023 The NSW Government issued the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements for the solar farm and battery energy storage system.
Estimated Total Cost
(2023)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Government resources
Major Project Planning Portal - BESS
Major Project Planning Portal - Solar Farm
Media releases
2023/02/27
Major Contract

Wattle Creek Solar Farm

PROJECT STATUS
Detailed Planning
Wattle Creek Solar Farm

The Wattle Creek Solar Farm forms part of the Wattle Creek Energy Hub to be located in Arthursleigh, New South Wales.

The scope of the solar farm project includes construction of a 265-megawatt solar farm comprising 490,000 PV modules and supporting infrastructure.

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 (SEARs) for the project.
Sep 2024 The NSW Government issued amended SEARs for the project.
Estimated Total Cost
(2023)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement | Unconfirmed |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Government resources
Major Project Portal
Media releases
2023/02/27
Major Contract

Wattle Creek BESS

PROJECT STATUS
Prospective
Wattle Creek BESS

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 |
Resources
Government resources
Major Project Portal
Media releases
2023/02/27
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