Response to Submissions for the Dinawan Solar Farm project

We are thrilled to announce that we have submitted our Response to Submissions for the Dinawan Solar Farm project at the Dinawan Energy Hub.

One of our top priorities has been biodiversity, focusing on wildlife protection and preserving the Weeping Myall woodlands.

In preparing our Response, we could point to Spark Renewables’ track record at Bomen Solar Farm, with careful management of weed control and commitment to biodiversity showcasing our nature-positive impacts.

The key take-away in planning this project was creating solutions for compatibility of solar farms with native plants and animals.

Spark Renewables partners with landowners early on in the development phase to support sustainable farming and incorporate agrisolar initiatives. Our Bomen Solar Farm hosts 1,000-2,000 Merino wethers and dry ewes to control vegetation growth.  

Traffic and transport management, and bushfire management during the construction and operational phases have been key focus areas.

We have consulted closely with Transport for NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service and Murrumbidgee Council, who provided invaluable feedback to plan for smooth operations.

The next step will be the assessment phase by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI).