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.

Temporary Met Mast

As part of early feasibility studies, the installation of a temporary meteorological mast (commonly known as met mast) is crucial for collecting wind and weather data 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 one temporary met mast, located approximately 3 km east of Nilgen Road to capture crucial wind data to assess the site’s suitability to host a wind farm. The temporary met mast, up to 110 metres tall, will have a steel lattice structure.

The structure is carefully positioned within the investigation area to collect essential data, enabling a comprehensive evaluation of wind and other weather conditions across the proposed wind farm area. Data from the temporary met mast will help refine the investigation area and better understand the site’s wind profile.

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

Next Steps

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 them 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 the 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 (446 468) or nilgenwf@mintrenewables.com‍ ‍