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.

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.

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.

 

News Item: 04/05/2026: Biala Wind Farm honours Anzac Day at Grabben Gullen service

Biala Wind Farm Site Manager Andrew Sinclair attended the 2026 Anzac Day service in Grabben Gullen, laying a wreath on behalf of the wind and solar farms to honour the service and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand defence personnel.
The service provided an opportunity for the community to come together in reflection and remembrance. Andrew said it was a privilege to represent the wind and solar farms and to take part in an occasion that holds deep meaning for many local families.
“It’s important we pause to remember the courage and sacrifice of the Anzacs, and to acknowledge the service of today’s defence personnel,” Andrew said. “Laying a wreath on behalf of the wind and solar farms is a small way we can show our respect and support for the communities we’re part of.”
Biala Wind Farm are proud to support local commemorations and to stand with the surrounding community on Anzac Day.

News Item: 02/04/2026: March community newsletter

The latest edition of our project newsletter is now available for download here.

 

 

News Item: 12/03/2026: Turbine checks following earthquake at Boorowa

Following last night’s earthquake at Boorowa, our wind farm site team has enacted our emergency response procedures. As a precaution, we are carrying out inspections of turbine foundation bolts, tower bolts, and the general condition of each turbine. No damage has been reported at site to date.
Our wind turbines are designed to withstand events such as this, however checks are carried out in line with our best practice procedures. We will share a further update if our inspections identify any issues.

 

 

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.

At Gullen Range Wind Farm, further testing has confirmed the presence of asbestos in internal brake pad components in our 2.5MW turbines. While the risk of exposure remains very low, access to these turbines will continue to be restricted until replacement works are complete and safe access for our service team has been approved. Goldwind have implemented additional safety measures and checks for any replacement parts to ensure that no asbestos is detected.

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.

 

 

News Item: 13/01/2026: Spreading Festive Cheer: Biala Wind Farm and Meals on Wheels Deliver Joy to Crookwell

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.

Meals on Wheels and IGA representatives with the donated Christmas hampers

 

 

News Item: 22/12/2025: Biala Wind Farm CCC meeting minutes now available – next meeting date announced.

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.