Planning the Meadow Creek Solar Farm.

Meadow Creek Solar Farm has engaged specialist consultants to prepare detailed assessments, background reports and develop concept plans for the proposed solar farm.

This is to ensure that the solar farm is built to a high standard, is safe and benefits the wider community.

Before the solar farm can be built, we must obtain all relevant planning approvals including a planning permit from the Victorian Government to build and operate the new facility.  

To obtain a planning permit, we are preparing a Planning Application that responds to the relevant requirements of the Wangaratta Planning Scheme (Planning Scheme).

The Planning Application will address the requirements under Clause 53.13 Renewable Energy Facility of the Planning Scheme. This includes the following assessments:

  • Site and context analysis 

  • Visual amenity 

  • Agriculture and land use

  • Traffic and transport 

  • Hydrology

  • Aboriginal Cultural Heritage 

  • Ecology and native vegetation impacts 

  • Noise and vibration

  • Environmental Management Plan

  • Fire risk and safety.

These assessments and associated reports will be independently assessed by the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) on behalf of the Minister for Planning. 

Public notice

Once the project has completed detailed environmental assessments, a Planning Application would be prepared and submitted to the Minister for Planning for assessment via the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP).

The Planning Application is then put on public exhibition (notice) for the community and stakeholders to have their say on the proposal.

Community and stakeholders can make a submission to the proposal during this time. This process is directed by the Department of Transport and Planning on behalf of the Minister for Planning.  

Detailed assessments are being finalised and the proposal will be lodged with the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) this month.