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Maxwell Downs Renewable Project - Community feedback survey

Maxwell Downs is a proposed Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Maxwell, approximately 15 km south of Wagga Wagga being developed by X-ELIO, a world leader in renewable and sustainable energy. The proposed site is located to the west of Holbrook Road, near the intersection of O’Briens Creek Road and will be set back either side of Oxley Bridge Road and to the north of Maxwell Road.

The project, which involves the construction, operation and future decommissioning, aims to generate around 300MW of clean, renewable energy through photovoltaic panels, connecting to the national grid via nearby transmission lines. Onsite energy storage will enhance flexibility and reliability by aligning electricity generation with consumption.
We are preparing an application to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). We would appreciate your feedback on the local area, project design, possible project impacts (positive and negative), and your ideas for potential project benefits and future engagement activities.

This survey should only take about 5-10 minutes to complete. We value your feedback. Thank you for your time.

All questions are optional.
Location and values
1.Do you live locally (within 5km) of the proposed project location (for example, in or near Maxwell, Mangoplah or Uranquinty?)
2.Do you live within 20 km of the proposed project location (for example, in or near Wagga Wagga, The Rock, or Holbrook)?
3.What is your residential postcode?
4.How many years have you lived or worked in the area?
5.Which options describe you? (Select all that apply)
6.What do you value the most about your local area? (select all that apply)
Solar Power
7.How much do you know about solar power generation? (select one)
I know a lot
I know some
Not much at all
None
8.How do you feel about solar power generation? (select one)
Strongly support
Support
Against
Strongly against
Battery Energy Storage
9.How much do you know about battery energy storage projects? (select one)
I know a lot
I know some
Not much at all
None
10.How do you feel about battery energy storage generally? (select one)
Strongly support
Support
Against
Strongly against
The Maxwell Downs Project
Note: the design of this project was updated in 2024. To view the latest project information simply visit our website at https://www.x-elio.com/projects-archive/maxwell-downs/
11.What is your level of understanding of the Maxwell Downs Renewable Project? (select one)
I know a lot
I know some
Not much at all
None
12.How do you feel about the of the Maxwell Downs Renewable Project? (select one)
Strongly support
Support
Against
Strongly against
13.Based on your understanding of solar power generation and battery energy storage, what do you believe are the most positive benefits of such projects? (select all that apply)
14.What steps could X-ELIO take to enhance or increase the opportunities?
15.What are likely to be your main concerns during CONSTRUCTION of the Maxwell Downs Renewable Project? (select all that apply)
16.What are likely to be your main concerns during OPERATION of the Maxwell Downs Renewable Project? (select all that apply)
17.What are the measures that could help mitigate/ manage concerns?
Community Benefits
18.What do you see as the key needs in the community and what would make it a better community to live in?
19.Which of these things would help most? (select up to three)
20.Do you have any suggestions of programs or initiatives where X-ELIO could support or partner with the Community to increase local benefits?
Further Comment
21.On a scale of one (1) to ten (10) how would you rate your overall level of acceptance of the Maxwell Downs Renewable Project, where one (1) is a low level of acceptance and ten (10) is a high level of acceptance.
1. Strongly oppose
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10. Strongly support
22.Do you have anything else to add or any further questions? Do you have a recommendation of anyone else (organisation, public figure, etc) you think we should speak with?
Future Communications
23.Would you like to be kept up to date on the progress of the project?
24.What are the best ways for X-ELIO to provide information to you and the local community as part of the Project?
25.If you would like to receive email updates on the proposed projects, please provide your email address below:
By providing your details above, you consent to being contacted via email about project updates as they become available.
Demographic information (optional)
26.Gender:
27.Please indicate your age group:
28.Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?
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