Dear Sir,
The natural beauty of Glen Innes and its surrounds is again under threat from a proposed wind development on the western hills of the Furracabad Valley.
A previous proposal, the Glen Innes Windfarm, caused 14 years of uncertainty and division before being refused in September 2020 due to unacceptable visual impacts and lack of community support.
Now, Iberdrola Australia is assessing the Reddestone Wind Farm—effectively the same or larger footprint—with towers proposed up to 250 metres high, comparable to Sydney’s Centrepoint Tower observation deck. Positioned on elevated terrain, these structures would dominate views across the district and significantly impact local amenity.
Concerns also remain about environmental degradation, noise, property values, construction disruption, and potential harm to tourism and regional growth.
If the community acts early and collectively, there is a real opportunity to prevent this development.
Residents are strongly encouraged to attend Iberdrola’s Community Information Sessions at the Grey Street Hub on 7–8 May and, if opposed, clearly voice their position.
