Frequently asked questions

King Rocks Wind Farm

  • The Fund provides grants of up to $50,000 to support projects that directly address needs and help to create thriving communities, delivering benefits throughout the construction phase of the wind farm.

    Applications are open from 11 August 2026 to 21 September 2026.

    Once the project reaches operations in 2027, a $100,000 per annum fund will be established in line with the PoweringWA Community Benefits Guideline for large-scale renewable energy projects in the South West Interconnected System.

  • The site was selected due to its proximity to Western Power’s electricity transmission line, strong overnight wind, and access to predominantly cleared, freehold agricultural land which is well suited to a wind farm development. 

  • We have approval for a wind farm with capacity to generate up to 105 megawatts. 

  • Vestas has been appointed to undertake construction of the King Rocks Wind Farm. 

  • In constructing the wind farm, priority will be given to local employment where possible. In addition to local employment, the project is expected to require up to 200 workers. 

  • Background noise monitoring and modelling of the turbine noise has been completed. The wind farm will be designed to ensure that noise levels comply with allowable limits. 

  • A Community Benefit Fund will be established in alignment with PoweringWA’s Community Benefit Fund Guidelines. The fund will be $100,000 per year, adjusted in line with the Consumer Price Index for future years. 

  • Synergy is sourcing water primarily from the Hyden Humps Dam, approximately 17km north east of Hyden. There will be no disruption to water availability in Hyden as this dam does not provide water to the Hyden township. 

    A secondary water source is available on Aylmore Road, where water for the project can be obtained from a newly installed standpipe from mains water. 

  • No, the wind farm will connect to the existing transmission line.