Biala Wind Farm
Biala Wind Farm is a 31-turbine wind farm located approximately 6km south of Grabben Gullen on Grabben Gullen Road, 8km east of Biala and 14.5km southwest of Crookwell in the Southern Tablelands of NSW. The wind farm is 100% owned by BJCE Australia, which owns the nearby 73 turbine Gullen Range Wind Farm and 10MW Gullen Solar Farm.
Biala Wind Farm has an installed capacity of approximately 110MW producing enough electricity for around 46,000 typical homes on an average day of wind.
Construction started in August 2019 with the first clean power generated in 2020.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like further information, or if you would like to provide feedback or lodge a complaint about the wind farm.
News
The latest wind farm news is below. You can view archive news here and download our newsletters here.
At the end of 2025, Biala Wind Farm was once again honoured to partner with Crookwell Meals on Wheels, delivering 22 Christmas hampers filled with delicious treats to residents. Each hamper, thoughtfully packed with goodies from IGA Crookwell, was more than just a parcel—it was a gesture of care and connection for those who might need a little extra warmth at this time of year.
Since 2020, supporting the Christmas Hamper Drive has been a highlight for our team. As Community Relations Manager, Erin Fletcher shared, “We’re truly grateful for the chance to support the Crookwell community with these hampers each year. The festive season isn’t always easy for everyone, so it means a lot to us that we can help bring a bit of comfort and joy to those that need it most.
“We are proud to give back to the local community, and as we look ahead to 2026, we wish everyone a safe and happy year. We’re excited to keep supporting local initiatives that make Crookwell such a caring and welcoming place”.
From all of us at Biala Wind Farm, thank you to Meals on Wheels, IGA Crookwell, and everyone who helps make Crookwell a truly caring community.
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.
The meeting minutes for the Biala Wind Farm CCC meeting held on 18 November 2025 are now available to download here.
The next CCC meeting will be held on Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 5:30pm at Grabben Gullen Hall.
If you are interested in joining the CCC as a community representative, please contact the Chairperson, Nic Carmody on 0429 354 582 or email [email protected]
More information on the CCC can be found here.
News Item: 10/12/2025: Biala Wind Farm sponsors Pejar Local Aboriginal Land Council NAIDOC Event
On 29th November 2025, Biala Wind Farm proudly sponsored and participated in the First Nations NAIDOC Ball hosted by the Pejar Local Aboriginal Land Council in Goulburn, NSW.
During the evening, Wind Farm Community Relations Officer, Peter Clarke, had the honour of presenting awards to inspiring youth finalists, recognising their remarkable achievements and dedication to supporting their community.
The warm and heartfelt welcome from attendees highlighted the significance of the event and the strong connections within the community. Biala Wind Farm is proud to support initiatives that celebrate First Nations culture, achievements, and leadership. This engagement reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering meaningful relationships, promoting community development, and supporting initiatives that empower and celebrate First Nations communities.
A sincere thank you to all in attendance and to the CEO of the Pejar Local Aboriginal Land Council, Delise Freeman, for making this event possible.
News Item: 10/12/2025: 2025/26 Biala Wind Farm Community Fund recipients announced
Successful applicants to the 2025/26 Biala Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund have been announced, with 12 diverse initiatives supported with more than $150,000 in funding.
This year’s supported projects include:
- Dalton Public Hall Reserve Land Manager: Concrete Slab for Garden Shed at Dalton Public Hall ($1,700)
- Anglican Church Parish of Crookwell, St Bartholomew’s Church: “Electrical switchboard upgrade” ($18,000)
- Crookwell AP&H Society Inc: “New mowers for Crookwell AP&H Society” ($32,499)
- Gunning District Landcare: “Planting the next generation of paddock trees” ($19,308.30)
- Crookwell Men’s Bowling Club: “Purchase new electric mower” ($10,000)
- Upper Lachlan Foundation Inc: “Celebrating our Upper Lachlan volunteers and ULF grant recipients” ($2,510)
- Terry Campese Foundation: “Bush breakthrough: Crookwell Youth Resilience Retreat” ($18,500)
- Upper Lachlan Wood Guild: “Laser engraver” ($5,157)
- Crookwell Rotary Club Inc: “Rotary trailer safety upgrade – door struts” ($1,710.78)
- Crookwell Rotary Club Inc: “Practice and play basketball” ($1,870.45)
- The New Dalton Community and District Association Inc: “The Brown Street Walking Track, Dalton” ($50,000)
- Crookwell Neighbourhood Centre: “Learn through play” ($1,600)
Biala Wind Farm contributes $2,500 per installed turbine annually (adjusted for inflation) to the Community Enhancement Fund, which is administered by Upper Lachlan Shite Council. A committee of community, council and wind farm representatives review all applications received. The Fund has a focus on supporting local projects to improve the wellbeing and lifestyle of residents of Upper Lachlan Shire.