Wind Farm Plans Spark Concern Among Mount Fox Residents
A wind farm is set to be built near Mount Fox in north Queensland, despite concerns from residents about the impact on the environment and their way of life. The project is a significant step towards the federal government's 2030 renewables goal.
Construction of the nation's largest wind farm is set to begin in north Queensland, but residents of the small town of Mount Fox are concerned about the impact on their environment and way of life.
The Gawara Baya wind farm, which will feature 68 turbines and a 100-megawatt battery, will be built on 148 hectares near the 100,000-year-old dormant volcano Mount Fox, close to the world heritage listed Wet Tropics.
Net Zero 'Dream'
Resident Kim Armstrong, who is opposed to the wind farm development, described the area as an idyllic home with