OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT – APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT PANEL (DAP) – Proposed Battery Energy Storage System - Lot 1261 (RN 722) Old Gingin Road, Muchea

The Shire is in receipt of an Application for Development Approval for a battery energy storage system at the above-mentioned address. The proposal covers approximately 0.56 ha and is located in a 0.93 ha footprint within the existing Tronox Chandala Processing Plant site. It comprises a 38MW BESS facility, two transformers, a water run-off storage area, associated electrical infrastructure and internal access arrangements. The proposal will operate as a privately owned entity within the Tronox Chandala Processing Plant.

The proposal will provide electricity storage infrastructure to support the ongoing transition of Western Australia's energy network. By storing electricity during periods of excess generation and discharging electricity during periods of increased demand, the BESS will improve the reliability, resilience and flexibility of the South West Interconnected System.

Please refer to the attached documents/plans for further information.

This application is to be determined by a Development Assessment Panel (not by Shire officers under delegated authority or by Council). Therefore, strict timeframes apply for submissions.

If you wish to make written comment on this application please address such to the Chief Executive Officer by the 30 October 2026.

In an effort to improve transparency in decision making, if you choose to provide comment on the application we advise that your comments, name and address may be included in a publicly available officer report as part of the Development Assessment Panel process.