New England (north-west)

Tenders called for $43m New England dam project

Tenders have been called and an EIS is on exhibition for a $43 million dam upgrade project expected to create local opportunities in the NSW New England region.

Big step for proposed coal mine in NSW New England region

A significant step has been taken toward the development of a major NSW coal mine, with tenders sought for a contract to prepare an EIS for the project.

A $137m redevelopment planned for public hospital in NSW New England region

A new hospital building, new intensive care unit and additional clinical space will be features of a $137 million redevelopment of a NSW public hospital.

Planning approval granted for $350m wind farm in NSW New England region

Planning approval has been granted for a $350 million wind farm, with 119 turbines, to be built in the New England Tablelands of NSW.

New England wind farm site to be secured in coming months

The proponents of a wind farm in the New England region of NSW expect to have a site for their $30 million project within a few months.

Feasibility study finds $30m wind farm in New England region is a goer

A feasibility study has supported the development of a $30 million wind farm in the New England region of NSW.

Planned $65m expansion will extend life of coal mine in northern NSW by 17 years

The life of a coal mine in northern NSW could be extended by 17 years under a $65 million proposal before NSW planning authorities.

Proposed $1bn wind farm near Inverell to generate up to 425MW from up to 159 turbines

A 238 to 425 megawatt capacity wind farm has been proposed in the Kings Plains, Wellingrove and Sapphire areas of the NSW New England region.

Approval granted for life-of-mine extension at Werris Creek open-cut site to boost coal production

Werris Creek Coal Pty Ltd has been granted approval to extend its open cut mine in Werris Creek and increase its coal production rate.

Planned $65m extension to thermal coal mine near Boggabri in north west NSW approved

A planned $65m extension to a thermal coal mine in north west New South Wales has been approved.