The Dingo Lane Solar Farm project is a 5 megawatt (maximum) solar farm currently proposed for Council-owned land, next to the Resource Recovery Centre at Dingo Lane, Myocum.
Background
In May 2019, we committed to carrying out a detailed feasibility assessment for the solar farm project. Once built, the Dingo Lane Solar Farm will generate enough electricity to:
- reduce Council’s carbon emissions
- offset Council’s power usage; and
- send additional renewable power back into the grid.
Engaging with the community
Community engagement started in November 2019, starting with a door knock and mail-out to local residents and neighbouring properties, followed by an on-site information session.
The detailed feasibility assessment also started in November 2019 and included confirming factors which will affect design risk (soil, flooding, glare) and gaining important input from the local community.
Expressions of interest were called for the design and construction/operations and maintenance of the solar farm. Five companies have been shortlisted by Byron Shire Council to participate in the early contractor involvement and progress to the design and construction documentation stage.
Current stage
A DA for the construction of the solar farm was submitted by Council in March 2022 for determination by the Northern Regional Planning Panel.
Next steps
Council Go/No Go decision, pending DA approval.