As beef producers and long-standing members of the Meadow Flat and Tarana Valley community, our family at Karoo Angus has deep concerns about the proposed wind turbine development near Mount Lambie.

Our property has been in the family for two generations, spanning 2,400ha of productive grazing land. This farm isn’t just where we work; it’s where we’ve raised children, built a life, and contributed to our local community.  It is an area where we also provide nine families in the area with a home, and they too contribute to the local community.  They choose to live in a quiet and picturesque rural community.

We also run an earthmoving business from the property, where we live, “Anton” which needs to be able to operate without industrial interference. The introduction of large-scale wind turbines threatens not just the land itself, but the way of life that rural families like ours have fought to preserve.

We proudly support the Mount Lambie Turbine Free campaign and urge decision-makers to consider the generational impact this project would have on rural families, local business, and the land we love.

Colenso Farm is more than just a working property — it's part of who we are. My family has deep roots here, and every fence post, every paddock holds a story. I want my kids to grow up knowing this land like I did, to carry on the legacy with the same pride and purpose. It's important to me that what we're building here today will still be standing strong for them tomorrow.

As a Sodwalls resident and a business manager, I am profoundly disappointed in the wind turbine industry for selecting one of the most angelic landscapes - our homes' backyard - as a proposed site.

We have a well-established business in the small village of Tarana, employing local people and providing a welcoming space for visitors seven days a week. The view from our large open windows will be severely impacted if the wind turbines are installed. Additionally, we have customers who travel from the city, the Blue Mountains, and regional areas to experience a place we call home: Mumma Snow's Country Kitchen.

The turbines will have a significant impact on local businesses and farming, threatening a thriving enterprise that has been developed over the past six years.

We need to stand tall and proud and say no to the turbines.

My family and our way of life will be directly impacted by the Mount Lambie and Sunny Corner wind farms. These 285-meter-high turbines will surround our home.

This is deeply personal. Our autistic son struggles in social situations. Our home is his sanctuary, quiet, safe, and far from the stresses of the world. But that peace is under threat, with turbines planned less than 2 km away, right in our view. Josh has shown distress just driving past the turbines at Hampton - living near them could seriously harm his mental health. If that happens, we will be forced to move. But who would buy a home with industrial towers on the doorstep? We chose this home for Josh’s needs. Its beautiful views over Tarana Valley and Evans Crown have become part of what we treasure.

These projects are already affecting the housing market. I’ve seen buyers pull out after learning of nearby turbine plans—even in designated Renewable Energy Zones. We’re not even in one.

Our quality of life is also at risk. At a meeting in Oberon, I met a man who lives near turbines. He said he can’t sleep unless he’s away from home. I need rest to do my job well - I work with vulnerable children, many from unstable homes. They need calm, caring adults. But how can I be that person if I’m exhausted and stressed?

These turbines do not belong in our area. There are better locations. Families like mine, children like Josh, and the kids I work with every day—we all deserve to be heard.