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The Dingo Lane Solar Farm project is a 5 megawatt (maximum) solar farm currently proposed for Council-owned land, next to the Resource and Recovery Centre at Dingo Lane, Myocum.
Background
In May 2019, Byron Shire Council committed to carrying out a detailed feasibility assessment for the solar farm project. Once built, the Dingo Lane Solar Farm will generate enough electricity to:
reduce Council’s carbon emissions
offset Council’s power usage; and
send additional renewable power back into the grid.
Community engagement commenced in November 2019, starting with a door knock and mail-out to local residents and neighbouring properties, followed by an on-site information session.
The detailed feasibility assessment also commenced in November 2019 and included confirming factors which will affect design risk (soil, flooding, glare) and gaining important input from the local community.
Expressions of interest were called for the design and construction/operations and maintenance of the solar farm. Five companies have been shortlisted by Byron Shire Council to participate in the early contractor involvement and progress to the design and construction documentation stage.
Current stage
Community contributions and feedback on this project are now being evaluated and incorporated into the DA documentation.
The Project Team are coordinating the procurement process for specialist consultants to carry out electricity grid modelling and preparing the DA for submission. The outcomes of the community contributions will be summarised in the DA.
In the interim, the Project Team remain available to answer questions directly via the Q&A tab.
Next steps
A DA will be prepared and submitted for public exhibition.
The Dingo Lane Solar Farm project is a 5 megawatt (maximum) solar farm currently proposed for Council-owned land, next to the Resource and Recovery Centre at Dingo Lane, Myocum.
Background
In May 2019, Byron Shire Council committed to carrying out a detailed feasibility assessment for the solar farm project. Once built, the Dingo Lane Solar Farm will generate enough electricity to:
reduce Council’s carbon emissions
offset Council’s power usage; and
send additional renewable power back into the grid.
Community engagement commenced in November 2019, starting with a door knock and mail-out to local residents and neighbouring properties, followed by an on-site information session.
The detailed feasibility assessment also commenced in November 2019 and included confirming factors which will affect design risk (soil, flooding, glare) and gaining important input from the local community.
Expressions of interest were called for the design and construction/operations and maintenance of the solar farm. Five companies have been shortlisted by Byron Shire Council to participate in the early contractor involvement and progress to the design and construction documentation stage.
Current stage
Community contributions and feedback on this project are now being evaluated and incorporated into the DA documentation.
The Project Team are coordinating the procurement process for specialist consultants to carry out electricity grid modelling and preparing the DA for submission. The outcomes of the community contributions will be summarised in the DA.
In the interim, the Project Team remain available to answer questions directly via the Q&A tab.
Next steps
A DA will be prepared and submitted for public exhibition.
If you would like to submit a detailed submission directly to the Dingo Lane Solar Farm project team for consideration in the DA submission to Council, you can enter details here.
Dingo Lane Solar Farm, Myocum has finished this stage
This project is currently in the community engagement stage and is open for contributions and feedback.
Procurement of Consultants
Dingo Lane Solar Farm, Myocum has finished this stage
Glare, visual, flood, soil testing in progress. Other aspects such as town planning, traffic, noise, environmental assessment - upcoming.
Expression of Interest for Design & Construction / Operations & Maintenance
Dingo Lane Solar Farm, Myocum has finished this stage
Expression of Interest documentation is being developed and compiled for tender.
Design and Construction documentation process
Dingo Lane Solar Farm, Myocum is currently at this stage
Contributions and feedback on this project are being evaluated and incorporated into the design and construction documentation. The Project team will report back on key outcomes.
Energy Agreement
this is an upcoming stage for Dingo Lane Solar Farm, Myocum
Procurement process for specialist consultants to carry out electricity grid modelling.
Preparation for DA
this is an upcoming stage for Dingo Lane Solar Farm, Myocum
The final outcomes of the community contributions will be summarised here.
Submission of DA
this is an upcoming stage for Dingo Lane Solar Farm, Myocum
DA Public Exhibition and Approval
this is an upcoming stage for Dingo Lane Solar Farm, Myocum
Council decision - GO/NO GO
this is an upcoming stage for Dingo Lane Solar Farm, Myocum
Council to make a decision on whether to progress project to the construction phase.
Design and Construction Contractor Appointment
this is an upcoming stage for Dingo Lane Solar Farm, Myocum
Construction
this is an upcoming stage for Dingo Lane Solar Farm, Myocum
Operation
this is an upcoming stage for Dingo Lane Solar Farm, Myocum