Locality & Site Map
The proposed Rye Park Wind Farm is located to the north of Yass and east of Boorowa, New South Wales, on the edge of the Southern Tablelands and the South West Slopes in the vicinity of the township of Rye Park. It is approximately 250km south west of Sydney. The closest rural centre is the township of Rye Park located approximately 3-4km to the west of the site. Boorowa is located approximately 17km to the north west and Yass is about 17km to the south of the site. The proposed site is located across three Local Government Areas (LGA); Boorowa Shire, Yass Valley Shire and the Upper Lachlan Shire.
The proposal is located on a combination of freehold and leasehold land within and adjacent to agricultural areas, predominantly used for grazing sheep and cattle. A number of rural residences surround the site, these have been identified through reviews of cadastral and topographic mapping, site inspection and aerial imagery.
Approximate location of wind turbine development envelope