Gullen Range Wind Farm

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.

Teams take to the greens for the annual Open 4’s Tournament

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.”

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.

Residents may have a chance to see some spare turbine blades being delivered to site this weekend, with four 40m and 50m blades making their way to Gullen Range Wind Farm for storage.

The blades will take an approved route from Newcastle down the Hume Highway through southern Goulburn, then make their way past the Crookwell Golf Course to Kialla Road and then Range Road before heading into the main wind farm site entry.

Delivery is expected to occur on both Saturday and Sunday between 7am and 9am so that the impact on local traffic is minimised. This is a carefully planned delivery that considers suitable traffic routes and access points.

The blades will be stored at the wind farm as spare replacements should they be needed at either Gullen Range or Biala Wind Farm.

We thank the community for their patience as these important pieces of wind farm infrastructure are transported to site.

On 15 October 2025, we were delighted to welcome another group of visitors to experience the final Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm public tour of the year. The tour offered participants a unique opportunity to see renewable energy in action — getting up close to a wind turbine and a solar array and learning more about how clean energy is generated and integrated into the local community.

Although it was a windy day, guests were still able to step out of the bus and stand right up close to one of the operating wind turbines, seeing first-hand the enormous size of these machines. Visitors also had the opportunity to meet the operational staff on site, asking questions about what goes into maintaining the turbines, performing routine maintenance checks, and ensuring the ongoing protection of native wildlife and local fauna.

The tour began with a welcome at the Criterion Hotel in Crookwell, where guests enjoyed complimentary refreshments before boarding the shuttle bus to the site. Over the two-and-a-half-hour experience, participants gained insight into the farm’s operations, safety practices, and commitment to sustainable energy development.

Our team was thrilled by the level of interest and engagement from attendees. Tours continue to be a highlight for locals and visitors alike, helping to build awareness and understanding of renewable energy across the region.

The 2026 Public Tour Schedule is currently being finalised and details will be released in the coming months. You can contact us via email to register your interest and be notified when the new dates are announced or to join the waitlist should a tour book out due to their popularity and limited seats.

We look forward to welcoming more visitors to the wind and solar farm in 2026!

One of the grant recipients from the 2024/25 Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund, the Crookwell Golf Course Maintenance Association, are enjoying greatly improved facilities thanks to the construction of a permanent maintenance shed at the course.

The team of dedicated volunteers received $40,000 to assist in the construction of the shed to house their maintenance equipment, as well as to provide stable power and water supply to allow for upkeep of the much-loved community facility.

Crookwell Golf Club President, Tim O’Keefe said that the new shed has reduced the workload for volunteers.

“The funding has been invaluable for us, as our volunteers previously worked on dirt floors. Precision machinery needs to be kept clean, tidy, and well-maintained.”

He continued, “The new shed allows our volunteers to work more efficiently, which is critical for those who keep our greens growing and mowed.”

Wind Farm Community Relations Manager, Erin Fletcher, shared the project’s enthusiasm for supporting local community initiatives. “We’ve been providing funding for the community grant since the wind farm began operations, and it’s fantastic to be able to support the Crookwell community. These initiatives make a real difference for local residents, especially volunteer organisations like the maintenance committee at Crookwell Golf Club.”

“Every year, we look forward to reviewing the high-quality applications we receive. It’s rewarding to assist the community, share the benefits of the wind farm, and remain actively involved ourselves.”

More than $650,000 in grants have been provided to local community groups and initiatives since the Fund was implemented in 2017, with the program administered by Upper Lachlan Shire Council through a S355 committee. More information on the Community Enhancement Program can be found here.