GUNNEDAH $200-MILLION SOLAR FARM APPROVED

The Independent Planning Commission has approved a

$200-million solar farm, near Gunnedah.

The commission decided to give the project the go-ahead, despite more than 25 objections from nearby residents – panellists finding it met the necessary planning requirements.

The decision follows a public meeting late last year, during which residents raised concerns about flood risks, heavy vehicle movements, and the impact on property prices and visual amenity.

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