Curyo Wind Farm Newsletter, Edition 2

Edition 2, Summer 2025

Thank you to the community members who have engaged with the Curyo Wind Farm project team over the past few months. We understand there are opposing views on the project and hope this second edition of our project newsletter answers some of the questions you may have. We are also eager to provide an update on project progress and share the project’s draft Community Benefit Program.

Since our last newsletter we have been progressing early biodiversity and cultural heritage studies across the proposed site, with studies almost complete. We have been integrating findings into the site design and speaking with local landowners to understand where turbines could go and how the wind farm can best integrate with existing farming operations. These conversations are helping to make sure that, if the project proceeds, farming activities can continue alongside renewable energy generation.

The project design continues to evolve in response to community and landholder feedback. Based on input received so far, we’ve made several early adjustments to the project area. This feedback will continue to shape the project design as we refine the turbine layout and battery energy storage system (BESS) location over the coming months. An initial layout will be shared with neighbours and the community for feedback as soon as possible.

This layout will also be submitted along with findings from our early studies to the Victorian Government as part of our Environment Effects Statement (EES) Referral. This will mark the first step in the formal planning process, allowing the Government to determine what additional studies and assessments are required in the coming years before the project can move towards a planning application.

We expect to submit the EES Referral in the first quarter of 2026, after sharing the draft turbine layout with neighbours and other local stakeholders.

Our team have gathered a wide range of feedback through information sessions, phone calls, emails and survey responses. Community members have raised concerns around potential impacts on health, the environment, farming practices, fire management and community cohesion. These are important topics and will remain a focus for our engagement, assessment and planning.

To help address these queries, we have included a series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in this newsletter. The FAQs aim to respond to some of the key themes raised so far and provide further clarity on the early stages of project development. Additional FAQs and updates are available on the Resources page.

We have also developed a draft Community Benefit Program for consultation and discussion. This early version outlines potential ways the project could deliver long-term benefits to nearby residents and surrounding communities. The draft Program is based on industry best practice and takes into account those living closest to the proposed site. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on this.

Finally, from the Cubico team, we wish you a safe and happy new year, and thank everyone who has shared their feedback so far.