Review Of Queensland Wind Farm Development Code Announced

The Queensland Government has today announced it will undertake a review of the Wind Farm Code (State Code 23) and the accompanying guidelines, which are used in the land planning assessment for the development of wind farm projects in Queensland.

State Code 23 sets the assessment benchmarks (criteria) for the assessment of wind farm projects. The existing guidelines are designed to assist applicants prepare development applications and assist in responding to performance outcomes and acceptable outcomes for State Code 23.The Government announcement indicates that the review of State Code 23 and the accompanying guidelines will aim to:

• Better protect areas of high ecological and biodiversity value;