Gullen Range Wind Farm
Gullen Range Wind Farm is an operational wind farm in the Southern Tablelands of NSW, Australia. It is owned by New Gullen Range Wind Farm Pty Ltd (NGRWF). The wind farm consists of 73 turbines and produces 165.5MW of renewable power in ideal wind conditions.
On an average day it produces enough energy to power in excess of 70,000 average homes. By the end of 2022, Gullen Range Wind Farm had saved 3 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional power generation.
Stretching from north to south, the wind farm measures 22km, approximately centred on the locality of Bannister, 11km South of Crookwell and 32km north west of Goulburn.
BJCE Australia is proud to be a founding signatory of the Clean Energy Council’s Best Practice Charter for Renewable Energy Developments. The charter is a voluntary set of commitments to reflect our promise to develop and operate projects in a socially responsible way. The charter can be downloaded here.
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News
The latest wind farm news is below. You can view archive news here and download our newsletters here.
Ready to kick off 2026 with a positive change? If you live within 5km of a turbine at Gullen Range Wind Farm, you could be eligible for up to $8,620 in grants to boost your property’s energy efficiency—thanks to the Clean Energy Program (CLEP), now celebrating its 12th year with an increased grant value in line with CPI.
Since its launch in 2016 as part of the Community Enhancement Program, the CLEP has helped 116 local properties access over $750,000 in funding for clean energy upgrades. That means more homes and businesses enjoying lower energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint.
How It Works
- Stage 1: If you haven’t participated in the CLEP yet, start with a free energy audit for your home or business. You’ll receive a comprehensive report and a $150 Bunnings Goulburn voucher—perfect for making small-scale updates like energy efficient light globes, door seals or shower heads.
- Stage 2: After completing Stage 1, you can apply for funding to make bigger improvements, like installing solar panels, a battery storage system, or double-glazed windows.
The first round of funding for 2026 is open until March 22nd. Whether you’re looking to save on energy costs or make your property more sustainable, CLEP is here to help.
For full details, check out the CLEP brochure or reach out to our team—we’re happy to guide you through the application process.
News Item: 24/12/2025: Update regarding removal and remediation of brake pads containing asbestos
We would like to update the community with the latest information regarding the removal and remediation of asbestos within brake pad components of internal service equipment in some wind turbines at Biala and Gullen Range.
Over the past few weeks, our site contractor Goldwind Australia has undertaken a thorough assessment of the brake pads used at both Gullen Range Wind Farm and Biala Wind Farm on internal lifts and lifting equipment. Where traces of asbestos have been identified in the brake and clutch pad components of some internal service equipment, affected components have been isolated and exclusion zones established where necessary, until testing or remediation is complete.
Air quality testing has also been conducted by independent hygienists across impacted sites which, to date, has confirmed no detection of airborne asbestos, beyond the detectable threshold, in any affected turbines and therefore zero risk of community exposure. The risk to maintenance workers has also been assessed as being either ‘very low’ or presenting ‘no quantifiable risk’ of exposure to personnel working in the wind turbines.
Goldwind has worked closely with SafeWork to assess the situation and develop a plan to remove and remediate the impacted equipment and turbines. Wind farm owner BJEI Australia has also engaged an independent health and safety expert, who has asbestos expertise, to review these plans.
SafeWork, the independent occupational hygienist, and our own independent health and safety expert have all confirmed that Goldwind’s plans are suitable to ensure the protection of workers and the community. As such the replacement of the impacted components is now underway. This work will continue to be guided by qualified occupational hygienists, the relevant regulatory authorities and experts and will be progressed to remediate and replace the affected brake pads in a way that puts the safety of workers and community first.
Goldwind has also implemented future procurement and import controls from suppliers, including testing reports showing components do not contain asbestos prior to shipping from factory, as well as independent local testing prior to installation.
The health and safety of the community, our workers and contractors remain our highest priority.
News Item: 23/12/2025: December community newsletter
The latest edition of our community newsletter is now available for download here.
News Item: 21/11/2025: Important Update: Asbestos Identified in Wind Turbine Brake Pads
BJEI Australia is aware that the presence of asbestos has been identified in spare brake pads used on some of the internal service lifting devices across the Goldwind fleet of wind turbines in Australia.
Following initial investigations, it has been identified that Gullen Range Wind Farm uses a different brand of service lifting devices and brake pad. However, testing has been undertaken on these brake pads to ensure that no asbestos is present.
Further, as our focus is on the health and safety of our staff, contractors and the community access to the turbines has been closed.
We have remained in constant communication with Goldwind to understand the steps they have taken to ensure the relevant regulatory authorities have the information, access and support they need to undertake a thorough investigation and assessment.
While initial indications suggest that the risks posed are extremely low, the health and safety of our staff, contractors and wider community remain our ultimate focus and priority.
Further, as these lifts are not open to the public, we do not believe there to be concerns about community exposure. However, we will continue to seek regular updates from Goldwind Australia.
We will continue to provide updates to the community as more information comes to hand and will make any necessary changes to our operations as required.
News Item: 19/11/2025: A Day on the Greens – Crookwell Women’s Bowls Open 4’s Tournament
On 13th November, Crookwell hosted the Women’s Bowls Open 4’s Tournament, proudly sponsored once again by Gullen Range Wind Farm. The day was filled with friendly competition and community spirit, with the sun shining for a great day on the greens.
A total of 20 mixed ladies and men’s teams from across the region participated, including Canberra, Young, Yass, Goulburn, Taralga and of course, Crookwell.
The tournament showcased exceptional talent, with first place going to a team from Canberra, who received the Gullen Range Sponsorship Prize. Second and third placed were claimed by Crookwell teams, demonstrating strong local performance.
Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Relations Manager, Erin Fletcher, said “We’re proud to support events like the Crookwell Women’s Bowls Open 4’s Tournament. It’s wonderful to see communities come together and enjoy a day of sport and friendship mixed with some light competition. Congratulations to all the teams who participated, and we look forward to another cracking event next year.”
News Item: 05/11/2025: Clean Energy Council Best Practice Charter – read our 2025 report
Gullen Range Wind Farm owner, BJEI Australia, alongside sister company BJCE Australia, is proud to be a signatory to the Clean Energy Council’s Best Practice Charter for Renewable Energy Developments. This Charter is a set of voluntary commitments to develop and operate projects in a socially responsible way.
Each year, signatories are required to report on their adherence to the Best Practice Charter, with all reports published on the Clean Energy Council website.
Our 2025 report can be viewed here.
Further information on the Clean Energy Council and the Best Practice Charter can be found here.