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.
News Item: 02/03/2026: Clean Energy Program Stage 2 funding round closing soon
The first round of Clean Energy Program (CLEP) Stage 2 funding will be closing for applications on 22 March, so now is the time to apply!
Stage 2 of the CLEP provides up to $8,620 in funding for residents of eligible properties within 5km of Gullen Range Wind Farm to make energy efficiency improvements to their home or business, such as installation of solar PV panels or battery storage system, solar hot water or double-glazed windows.
In 2025 the Program was opened to accept multiple applications, with previous recipients of Stage 2 now able to apply for additional energy efficiency improvements to their property.
Stage 1 of the Program can be applied for at any time and involves an energy efficiency expert visiting an eligible property to conduct an energy efficiency audit. Once Stage 1 has been completed, eligible residences can apply for Stage 2 funding.
Further information on the CLEP, including eligibility requirements and application forms, can be found here. If you have any queries or require assistance with an application, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling 1800 509 711.
News Item: 19/02/2026: Update 3 – remediation of brake pads containing asbestos
We would like to provide an update with regards to the removal and remediation of asbestos within brake pad components of internal service equipment in some wind turbines at Biala and Gullen Range Wind Farms.
At Biala Wind Farm, we are pleased to advise that this will be the final update as all lift motor brake pads have been successfully replaced. Turbine maintenance activities are now back to normal.
While we await the replacement works on affected turbines at Gullen Range Wind Farm, we will continue to work with Goldwind to ensure that they have the access and support they need to undertake these works safely.
No asbestos has been identified in our 1.5MW turbines at Gullen Range Wind Farm and as such, normal servicing of these turbines has resumed.
We remain committed to protecting the health and safety of our teams, contractors and the community and will provide a further update on the progress of removal, remediation and replacement at Gullen Range Wind Farm for our impacted turbines in due course.
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.