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Council

4 February, 2026

Council united against wind farm application

CORANGAMITE Shire councillors unanimously voted to oppose a planning permit application to greenlight the Mumblin Wind Farm, saying recent bushfires highlight how the turbines would hinder aerial firefighting capacity.


Concern grows: The recent bushfires in Corangamite have councillors concerned a proposed wind farm would hinder aerial firefighting efforts. Pictured is a water bomber travelling to the Lismore fires last week.
Concern grows: The recent bushfires in Corangamite have councillors concerned a proposed wind farm would hinder aerial firefighting efforts. Pictured is a water bomber travelling to the Lismore fires last week.

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