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Stop the Gas Plant - Southern Highlands, NSW Community campaign opposing a proposed gas plant near Moss Vale, NSW — to power a private data centre, not local homes. Before the NSW Land & Environment Court.

Concerns: air quality, health, fossil fuel lock-in. Supported by Cr Heather Champion.

25/08/2026

There is a giant gas fired power plant proposed to exclusively power a private hyperscale data center campus in Moss Vale NSW. We have had enough. Watch the full panel at: StopTheGasPlant.com/Events Councillor Heather Champion - Wingecarribee Greenpeace Australia Pacific David Shoebridge

UNANIMOUS WIN FOR THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS!In an absolutely explosive result at Wingecarribee Shire Council last night, ou...
20/08/2026

UNANIMOUS WIN FOR THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS!

In an absolutely explosive result at Wingecarribee Shire Council last night, our fantastic Councillors voted UNANIMOUSLY to adopt a fierce and uncompromising position against the off-grid gas plants proposed for 30 Douglas Road (and any future ‘data centre’ projects like them)!

Council was already taking a pretty great stance against unregulated Data Center growth in their submission to the Federal Inquiry into AI and Data Centres, but Councillor Heather Champion - Wingecarribee secured unanimous support for a few important changes to the draft:

NO NEW FOSSIL FUELS: Heather’s changes closed the "last resort" loophole. Council will amend their submission to demand a strict prohibition on any data centre enabling new or expanded fossil fuel generation.

A REAL PUBLIC BENEFIT TEST: In their submission, Council will now demand that developers prove a substantial community benefit and strict infrastructure capacity before any project is even considered.

FEDERAL MORATORIUM CALL: Wingecarribee will join Penrith City Council and others calling for an immediate, Commonwealth-legislated moratorium on all new data centre approvals until the binding 2027 national environmental standards are in and operational.

FIGHTING THE STATE FAST TRACK: The General Manager will now write directly to Federal Ministers, our local MP Carol Berry and the NSW Planning Minister, expressing urgent concern that NSW state planning reforms are trying to fast-track data centre assessments while a federal regulatory gap exists.

A massive, heartfelt thank you to Councillor Heather Champion - Wingecarribee for drafting and getting full-chamber support support for this critical amendment and to every single one of you who has signed our petition, shared our website, and stood with us. There is more work to be done, but what an awesome outcome for Council this week.

Have you lodged your own submission to the Federal Inquiry into AI and Data Centres yet? It’s open until the end of the month. Head to: https://stopthegasplant.com/submissions/how-to-submit to see ours and to submit your own.

15/08/2026

This proposal for a Gas-fired data centre isn’t just a local threat. At Sunday’s forum Heather Champion, Greens councillor talked about how this proposal is so huge the decision will set a precedent for how Australia - and the world - manages data centre energy use.

Help us fight for the future! Sign up at www.stopthegasplant.com

10/08/2026

The rules are coming — but the gas plant proposal is already here.

Councillor Heather Champion - Wingecarribee told ABC Illawarra that Australia needs an immediate pause on data centre approvals until enforceable energy and water standards are in place.

Hear more and learn how you can help stop the proposed Moss Vale gas plant.
📅 Sunday 9 August, 5 pm
📍 Moss Vale Services Club

Follow for forum details.

We are so excited and ready for our Information Night tomorrow. We can’t wait to see you there. This session is our chan...
08/08/2026

We are so excited and ready for our Information Night tomorrow. We can’t wait to see you there. This session is our chance to come together as a community, get the facts, and stand united to protect our Shire.

EVENT DETAILS:
When: Tomorrow (Sunday) at 5:00 PM
Where: Moss Vale Services Club (Corner of Yarrawa and Argyle St)
Cost: Free

IMPORTANT LOGISTICS & ID REMINDER: Because the event is being held at the Services Club, all attendees must sign in at reception with a valid photo ID (driver's licence, passport, or digital ID).

To avoid bottlenecks at the front desk and ensure everyone is comfortably seated before we kick off at 5:00 PM sharp, please plan to arrive 15 to 20 minutes early.

SPEAKER LINEUP: We have an incredible lineup of local community leaders, health experts, and policymakers taking the stage to break down what’s really proposed:

* Stop the Gas Plant Campaigners – Walking us through the site masterplan, what's approved, and what's currently in for consideration.
* Dr. Jacqui Duc (Doctors for the Environment & Parents for Climate) – Explaining the medical realities of 24/7 combustion emissions, fine particulate pollution, and drinking water catchment risks.
* Dr. Simon Bradshaw (Greenpeace) – Discussing the broader energy landscape, grid impacts, and the truth about off-grid fossil fuels.
* Senator David Shoebridge (Federal Senator) – Outlining the federal, legal, and political levers available to stop this project in its tracks.
* Carol Berry (Federal Member for Whitlam)

CAN’T MAKE IT TOMORROW? YOU CAN STILL HELP!

The developer's 16.5 MW gas plant appeal (SQE2) is currently out for public consultation again following some design changes. We have officially updated the Submissions page on our website with a step-by-step Objection Guide. Every single objection submitted goes directly into the Land and Environment Court as official evidence for the trial.

Link: https://stopthegasplant.com/submissions/how-to-submit

We also have a submission guide for the Federal Inquiry into AI and Data Centers ready to go. Both close at the end of the month.

Bring your family, bring your neighbours, remember your ID, and we will see you there.

We're proud to have Dr Jacqui Duc speaking at our community forum.As a paediatrician, palliative care physician and Doct...
02/08/2026

We're proud to have Dr Jacqui Duc speaking at our community forum.

As a paediatrician, palliative care physician and Doctors for the Environment Australia member, Dr Duc will speak about what continuous industrial gas emissions can mean for air quality and public health, and why the precautionary principle matters when decisions like this are being made.

Come along to hear from one of the Highlands' most respected medical voices.

📍 Stop the Gas Plant Community Forum
🗓 Sunday 9 August
🕔 5:00–7:00 pm
📍 Moss Vale Services club
🎟 Free – everyone welcome

👉 RSVP via our Facebook event and share it with your friends and community groups.
https://www.facebook.com/events/3102994513244405

You can also follow us on Instagram to see more!
26/07/2026

You can also follow us on Instagram to see more!

26/07/2026

Local residents will have an opportunity to learn more about data centres and gas-fired power plants at a community forum being held in Moss Vale early next month (August).

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