Nilgen Wind Farm

Mint is investigating the feasibility of developing a wind farm approximately 8 km northeast of Lancelin in Western Australia.

The site has long been earmarked for wind farm development and previously received planning approval in 2010. While that approval has since lapsed, Mint is now progressing a new and separate proposed project, with the intention to further develop, own, and operate the wind farm.

As part of early feasibility studies, the installation of temporary meteorological masts (commonly known as met masts) is crucial for collecting data on wind and weather conditions at various heights above ground. This data, gathered over multiple years, provides key insights into wind speed, direction, quality, and other important parameters at the site.

Mint is planning to install up to two temporary met masts, located approximately 3 km and 7 km east of Nilgen Road to capture crucial wind data to assess the site’s feasibility to host a wind farm. The temporary met masts, up to 135 metres tall, will have a steel lattice structure.

We’re still in the very early stages of development and are currently exploring what a wind farm could look like at this site, including ongoing discussions with landholders and neighbours in the area.

Data from the temporary met masts will help us refine the investigation area and better understand the site’s wind profile.

What’s next?

Once we’ve gathered more information about the proposed project, we’ll share an update with key stakeholders, including nearby landholders and the broader community, to keep everyone informed of our progress.

We are committed to engaging with the community and will provide formal opportunities for feedback throughout the development of the proposed wind farm. Before this engagement begins, there are several important steps to complete, and the way forward will be shaped by the outcomes of technical investigations and studies.

We aim to host community information sessions in the coming months to provide an update on the project, share information about what studies we’ll complete, and we’ll seek input from community on elements of the project.

If you have any questions or would like to speak with a member of our team, please contact us via 1800 HI MINT (446 648) or nilgenwf@mintrenewables.com