Proposed Mulilo Newcastle Wind Power 2 (200MW) Wind Energy Facility and Associated Infrastructure within the Newcastle Local Municipality, Kwazulu-Natal Province - Draft Environmental Impact Assessment

Mulilo Newcastle Wind Power 2 WEF will consist of up to 35 turbines with a maximum hub height of up to 140 m and a rotor diameter of up to 200 m, with a total facility output of up to 200MW. The proposed activity will be located on the following land parcels: Farm Embosweni 17421, Farm Paardeplaat A Dene Heights 8831, Farm Paardeplaat A 9389, Farm Franzhoek 8800, Farm Paardeplaat B 9390, Farm Cliffdale 9439, Farm Byron 9448 and Farm Geelhoudtboom 1/3350.
The expected WEF footprint will be up to 85 Ha after rehabilitation. Associated infrastructure will include an onsite substation, temporary laydown areas/construction yards, internal access roads (upgrade of existing roads and the construction of new roads), operations and maintenance (O&M) building.