Published on Wednesday, 15 January 2025 at 8:59:32 AM
The Shire of Narrogin is seeking public comment on a proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Lot 9 (No. 76) Narrogin Valley Road, Narrogin. The proposal will be considered by a Development Assessment Panel (DAP).
📋 Project Overview:
- Stage 1 includes 233 battery containers, 69 power conversion systems, and a 250 MVA substation transformer.
- Infrastructure will support two future expansions (200MW / 800MWh systems each).
- Additional components: auxiliary transformers, switch rooms, tanks, and buildings for operations, maintenance, and communication.
Please be advised the Shire is not the decision-maker for this application and the application will be determined by the Joint Development Assessment Panel (JDAP) due to the value of the proposed works.
The Shire`s role is to provide a recommendation to the JDAP through a Responsible Authority Report. As part of preparing the Shire`s Responsible Authority Report to the JDAP the Shire are seeking your comments on the proposal.
Your comments will be included within the Responsible Authority Report to ensure that the community`s views have the opportunity to form part of the JDAP`s consideration of the proposal.
Details of the proposal are available below and can also be requested for viewing at the Shire Offices and the RW (Bob) Farr Memorial Library during their opening hours.
Written submissions should be addressed to the undersigned and received by Friday, 28 February 2025. Please reference application number DA10 - 24/25
Artist Impression - Battery Energy Storage System
South Energy Narrogin BESS
Dale Stewart
Chief Executive Officer
Shire of Narrogin
PO Box 1145 Narrogin WA 6312
enquiries@narrogin.wa.gov.au
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