ACHM has supported Venn Energy in the development of the Cooba Solar Farm, a large‑scale renewable energy project proposed for Colbinabbin in central Victoria. The Cooba Solar Farm will comprise up to 500 MW of solar generation and a 300 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), occupying part of a 1,147‑hectare site and generating enough clean energy to power up to 145,000 Victorian homes.
Our role involves working with Venn Energy through the project’s planning and approvals pathway by:
- Providing cultural heritage risk identification during early project scoping.
- Advising on regulatory requirements and heritage obligations that must be satisfied before construction.
- Supporting Traditional Owner engagement, ensuring cultural values and knowledge inform project design.
- Coordinating heritage assessments needed for the Development Approval and subsequent management plans.
- Providing on-going advice to Venn Energy regarding agreement making with Traditional Owners.
