Glenellen Solar Farm Near-neighbour Questionnaire

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Trinasolar is currently proposing to build a 200 megawatt (MW) solar farm in the Greater Hume Region, near Jindera. This project is currently in the Planning Stage.

This survey has been created to allow neighbours of the proposed development to provide feedback to the Project Team. All responses will be used to inform the final concept design for the solar farm, which will be submitted for Planning Approval in the coming months.

Responses will be kept confidential. If you would like further opportunity to discuss the proposal with the Trinasolar Project Team, please include your details at the end of this survey (Page 4) and we will get in touch.

In general, how do you feel about renewable energy?

not prepared to say

very bad

bad

good

very good

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In general, how you feel about renewable energy generated by solar power?

not prepared to say

very bad

bad

good

very good

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Which of these statements do you think best describes the general idea of using solar in Greater Hume Shire to generate clean energy? Please tick one.

I don’t really understand why you would do this.

I like the idea in general.

I think it's really important to do this.

I don’t like the idea.

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What do you see as the potential benefits of having solar in the Greater Hume Region? Please choose (tick) all that apply to you.

A new industry could bring new jobs and opportunities for local tradespeople.

Makes use of a further resource (sunlight) we have in good supply.

Helps farmers to diversify their income and stay on their farm

Solar companies will put money into the community, social support projects

Will stop the damage being caused by climate change.

Could help to reduce household and business power bills by introducing a reliable, affordable energy supply into the market.

Prefer not to say.

When you think about a new solar farm development, what are the most important factors to you? Please pick (tick) the top three that apply to you.

Size and scale

Potential for visual impact for near neighbours

Native vegetation impacts

Potential for impact to rivers and waterways

Transportation planning and use of local roads

Options for local employment

Options for community investment and support

Cultural heritage

Fire management practices

Waste management procedures

Glint and glare

Temporary construction impacts (i.e. noise, traffic, dust)

Decommissioning

Engagement with neighbours

Other:

Have you heard about the Glenellen Solar Farm Project?

Yes

not sure

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How did you hear about the Glenellen Solar Farm? Please respond to this question only if you had heard about the project.

Contacted by CWP Renewables (previous Project Team)

Received a Community Update in the letterbox

Told about it by a neighbour

Heard about it from social media

Read about it in the paper / heard about it on the radio

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What are the main reasons you are interested in the Glenellen Solar Farm? Please pick any that apply to you.

Proximity to my residence and what impacts this may cause

This project has the community interested so I would like to know more

I want to build my understanding of how projects like this can tackle climate change.

As a NSW State Significant Development I want to have a say

Prefer not to say.

Please consider the proposed regional location of the solar farm. Which of these statements is most applicable to you? Please pick one

The proposed solar farm location is between Ortlipp Road and Drumwood Road, approximately 2.5 km NorthEast of Jindera. The site lots are privately owned. A Transgrid substation and overhead electricity lines are on the South West boundary of the site. A map is included in the Community Update.

I’m not sure where this location is in relation to me so I can’t really say.

Knowing the local area, I’d say this is a fairly suitable location for a solar farm.

Knowing this location, I’m not sure why it would suit a solar farm but I’m prepared to hear more

I know this location and is not appropriate for a solar farm.

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Should a solar farm go ahead on this site, what potential impacts would you be most concerned about? Please choose (tick) the three most important responses to you.

Potential for visual impact

Vegetation removal (native or otherwise)

Loss of agricultural land

Short term construction impacts (i.e. traffic, noise, dust)

Impact on adjacent property prices

Impact on regional property prices

Glint and glare

Microclimate changes

Potential for bushfire risk

Cumulative impact of multiple solar farms in area

No significant impacts in my opinion.

Don’t know the site well, can’t comment.

Consider this statement below. What are your thoughts on the development of solar farms in agricultural areas?

The proposed solar farm will provide a new income to two landholders who have agreed to lease their land for a period of 30 years. During the solar farm’s operation, landholders can continue to use the site for sheep grazing and potential cropping. At the end of the project, the site will be restored for ongoing agricultural use. The Site represents approximately 0.06% of all land within Greater Hume Local Government Area.11.

I don’t really have an opinion on this.

There is no evidence solar will work alongside agriculture.

I’m open minded to the possibly of solar and farming working together

It’s not up to me- it’s the landholders’ choice as to what they do on their land.

Prefer not to say.

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Economic input. If the Project proceeds, what do you think is the most suitable means for the Project Owner to provide support to the local community?

Via an Agreement that directs a portion of the development budget to the Greater Hume Council for use in developing local services and infrastructure

Via a direct sponsorship program or some form of charitable support

A combination of a Council Agreement and a sponsorship program.

Via payments to near neighbours.

Via cheaper electricity rates and/or solar panel systems

Via investment in community renewable energy projects

Other:

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Is there further information you would like us to provide you regarding our business and the solar farm proposal? Please list any questions you may have and we will provide you with further information.

How would you like the Project Team to engage with you going forward? Please tick all that work best for you.

Follow up phone call please.

Continue to send me Community Updates and update emails

I would like a meeting at my residence please.

No further contact.

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