Community Engagement
at Cellars Hill Wind Farm
We invite you to join us in shaping the future of renewable energy at Cellars Hill Wind Farm. We are committed to providing community engagement that is transparent and proactive, and for meaningful collaboration with local residents and stakeholders.
Participate in a future community information drop-in session to learn more about the project, share your thoughts, and ask questions. Your input is invaluable as we work together to harness wind energy while respecting and enhancing our community’s environmental and social fabric.
Stay updated, get involved, and help us make a positive impact. For more information, visit our community engagement section on our website.
Tasmanian Country Hour interview
Local landowner Peter Downie was interviewed on ABC Radio on 7 February 2025. He spoke about the project, the suitability of the site and his intent to ensure that the Highlands community benefits from this new infrastructure and industry.
Community benefit sharing
The project vision is to use renewable energy generated on-site to support sustainable businesses and industries in the local area, through a ‘Behind the Meter’ connection to generate real and lasting social and economic benefits for Bothwell, surrounding communities and the state of Tasmania.
The Cellars Hill Farm will generate employment opportunities for local and regional communities.
Additionally, the project is expected to provide opportunities for local businesses to be involved during the construction phase and will promote the growth of new industries to support local economic development.
The key economic impacts anticipated for this project include:
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More than 200 direct jobs in the construction phase
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Approximately 14 direct ongoing jobs during operation
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Opportunities for training and development within the renewable energy industry
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Delivery of more affordable and secure electricity, with a capacity equivalent to powering approximately 132,330 Tasmanian homes.
Annual energy subsidy
The project team is proposing a Cellars Hill Wind Farm Energy Subsidy, providing financial relief by covering electricity bills up to $1,000 per annum for local households and businesses within 12 kilometres of a turbine, for the life of the project.
As established local families, the landowners are committed to sensitively considering the environmental and cultural values of the area, ensuring the local community benefits from the project and their ongoing stewardship of the land.
Supporting Future Careers in the Highlands
We’re excited to share an update on our involvement in the first Bothwell District High School Careers Expo, held on Thursday 28 August 2025. Students from Bothwell, Glenora, Brighton, and Oatlands schools came together to explore career opportunities - and the Weasel Solar Farm and Cellars Hill Wind Farm team was proud to be part of it.
More than 25 exhibitors filled the gym and outdoor areas, creating a lively and inspiring event for students, parents, and teachers. Our project stall featured interactive activities, information boards, and giveaways designed to spark conversations about renewable energy careers.
Gamuda Australia, our project partner, generously donated a $2,000 scale model mobile crane (the same type used to install turbines) to Bothwell District High School. Another model crane was awarded to the student who asked the best question on the day - a fun way to encourage curiosity about future opportunities.
The Expo reminded us that young people in the Highlands are ambitious, curious, and eager to see how renewable energy can support their futures.
We’re proud to have been part of this event and look forward to continuing to work with schools and communities to inspire the next generation of workers, innovators, and leaders.
2024 Community Drop-In Session
Prior to lodging the Major Project Proposal, we focused on speaking with nearby neighbours. Now we are seeking to provide the broader community information about the project and an opportunity to provide feedback.
On Tuesday 10 December 2024 we also hosted a community drop-in session at Bothwell Town Hall between 4:00pm and 7:00pm.
At the session, the project team provided more information about the proposal, including a project overview, site context map, site photos, indicative turbine area, indicative annual energy subsidy catchment, flora and fauna, planning pathway, the proponent and a render from the centre of Bothwell.
If you have any questions about the proposal, do not hesitate to contact us.
