Environmental Impact Assessment

The Astuwicuwon Wind Farm Project is a proposed wind energy development with a planned generation capacity of approximately 92.4 megawatts. This project is designed to harness the region’s wind resources to provide clean, renewable electricity to the local grid, supporting the transition to a low-carbon energy future.

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As required under the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation of the Clean Environment Act, all energy projects producing 3 MW or more must undergo a formal Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). With a capacity well above this threshold, the Astuwicuwon Wind Farm Project is in the process to complete a full EIA process to evaluate potential environmental effects.

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Comprehensive environmental studies were carried out as part of this process, including:

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• Wind resource assessment

• Wetland and watercourse assessments

• Avian and bat activity monitoring

• Vegetation and habitat mapping

• Sound and visual impact modeling

• Electromagnetic interference evaluations

• Archaeological and heritage resource studies

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The EIA report was submitted to the Department of Environment and Local Government in February 2025, and an addendum detailing bird and bat survey results is planned in fall 2025. A complete summary of the environmental findings is available for public review.

For more information about the EIA, below registered document: 

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For more information on the EIA process, please visit the Department of Environment and Local Governments EIA webpage by clicking