NSW Renewable Energy Zones Project

If your property is in or near one of the five NSW Renewable Energy Zones – Central-West Orana, New England, Hunter-Central Coast, South West, or Illawarra – you may be impacted by the state’s biggest renewable energy infrastructure project.

Big projects can be stressful, but with expert advice, you can protect your rights and get a fair outcome.

Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) are hubs of clean energy infrastructure that combine wind and solar farms, storage, and high-voltage transmission lines. These zones are critical to maintaining electricity reliability as old coal-fired power stations close and new energy gets delivered to homes and businesses across NSW.

Key components of the project include:

• • High-voltage transmission lines connecting renewable energy to the grid
  • Easements across private rural and semi-rural land
  • Access and maintenance requirements for transmission corridors
  • Wind and solar farms, and energy storage facilities
  • Impact on land use and property value

For landowners affected, the project will involve negotiated easements or compulsory acquisition.

Compulsory acquisition is when the government takes private land for public projects like Renewable Energy Zones. This process is legally regulated to ensure landowners are treated fairly and compensated properly.

The process generally involves:

• • Notification – You receive formal notice that your land is required.
  • Valuation – Independent assessment of property value and entitlements.
  • Negotiation – The acquiring authority makes an initial offer, which you can challenge.
  • Compensation and Settlement – Agreed payment is made, and land rights or easements are transferred.
  • Dispute Resolution – If an agreement can’t be reached, mediation or legal proceedings may follow.

Understanding your rights at each stage is key to getting the best outcome.

If your property is in a Renewable Energy Zone, our team can assist you:

• • Clear Advice – We explain every stage and your rights.
  • Maximise Compensation – We get you fair market value plus additional entitlements where applicable.
  • Negotiation and Advocacy – We represent you in discussions with government authorities.
  • Dispute Support – We help with mediation or legal proceedings if needed. Big projects like NSW 

REZs can be daunting, but you don’t have to go it alone. Contact us for advice and get the compensation you’re entitled to.

Navigating compulsory acquisition can be daunting, but we’ve helped numerous property owners and businesses affected achieve favourable results.

Deep Expertise: Hones Lawyers specialise in compulsory acquisition cases across NSW.

Proven Results: Our team has secured maximum compensation for clients affected.

Compassionate Support: We understand the disruption and stress this process can bring and are here to lighten the burden.

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