Notice of Request for Expressions of Interest – The Pines Wind Farm Project
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Umwelt (Australia) Pty Limited (Umwelt), on behalf of TagEnergy Australia Pty Ltd (TagEnergy), is seeking to identify Aboriginal persons and/or organisations who wish to be consulted in relation to the proposed The Pines Wind Farm Project (the Project). About The Project is located approximately 15 km south of Oberon, New South Wales, and will comprise the construction and operation of up to 250 wind turbine generators (WTG). The Project is located predominantly within plantation forestry landscape encompassing portions of Vulcan, Gurnang, and Mount David State Forests, in addition to adjoining and proximal freehold properties. Purpose Development approval for the Project will be applied for as a State Significant Development (SSD) and will be subject to assessment and approval under Part 4 Division 4.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act). The proposed program of consultation with Aboriginal stakeholders will be used to inform an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that will be prepared for the Project. Eligibility Open to Aboriginal persons and/or organisations who wish to be consulted in relation to the Project How to Apply Interested Aboriginal persons and/or organisations are requested to register their interest via email or letter to: Matt Finlayson, Umwelt (Australia) Pty Limited, Suite 1101, Level 11/213 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 Email: matthew.finlayson@umwelt.com.au Registrations must be submitted 14 days from the date of publication, being Monday 19th October 2026. In accordance with Section 4.1.6 of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements for Proponents (DECCW, 2010a), the details of any Aboriginal persons and/or organisations who register will be forwarded to Heritage NSW and Pejar Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC). Persons or organisations who do not want their details released should advise accordingly. Enquiries Additional project details may be requested from: Joanna Murphy, Project Director, Stromlo Energy, Level 11, 15 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT 2601 Email: joanna.murphy@stromlo.com
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