In line with the NSW Wind Energy Guidelines, the project will provide an annual benefit‑sharing contribution of $1,050 per MW, apportioned according to the number of turbines located within each local government area. As required under the guidelines, councils will be offered the opportunity to administer 85% of these funds.

While the final project layout and staging are still to be confirmed, our environmental assessments are based on a notional layout of 166 turbines. If all turbines were constructed at 8 MW, the project would have a total installed capacity of 1,328 MW, generating approximately $1.39 million per year in community contributions. Over a 30‑year operating life, and assuming annual CPI growth of 3%, this equates to a total contribution of more than $66 million. It is more likely, however, that the project will be delivered in stages. For example, a 500 MW first stage would generate annual contributions of approximately $525,000, resulting in more than $25 million over 30 years for that stage alone.