However WindLab, which has proposed the facility, said causing disruption in the local community was not in its plans.
The proposed facility will include a maximum of 26 turbines and a substation, which will connect to existing transmission infrastructure.
Boomanoomana residents said they received a letter two weeks ago outlining the proposal.
On Wednesday, February 22 about 70 residents held a meeting to raise their concerns.
Each of the meeting’s participants opposed the wind farm and a spokesperson for concerned residents said that the way the company had gone about things had been horrendous.
“Windlab only sent the letter to residents within a few kilometres of the proposed site,” the group spokesperson said.
“They are very busy telling us they are consulting with the community but the fact that the process began two years ago, if not more, and only now Windlab are coming to consult with the local community after potential local Windlab hosts have signed contracts.”
Talking to Southern Riverina News, the group’s spokesperson laid out four key reasons why residents are against the proposed plans:
1. Residents feel that their quality of life and the right to enjoy a quiet environment is being impeded. The group believes the wind turbines will possibly have a negative effect on their farm values, health, livestock, ability to use crucial farming technology including aerial cropping applications as well as their general wellbeing.
2. The group objects to the idea of a select group of families being able to fundamentally alter the local landscape and possibly split the community without first consulting with their neighbours.
3. The group raised concerns about the health of locals, saying that hearing issues, problems with balance, sleep disturbance and trouble concentrating are just some of the alleged issues that wind turbines can cause.
4.The group doesn’t trust studies that Windlab said it would undertake concerning the effect of the turbines on local animals, especially birds.
The group’s spokesperson said members planned to protest at a consultation meeting on Wednesday, March 1 at 5pm, and urged other residents to join them.
“This community is not for sale,” the group spokesperson said.
Southern Riverina News reached out to Windlab for a response and was told by chief executive John Martin that the project was in its initial stages and the company had become aware of concerns among members of the local community.
“Causing disruption in our host communities is in complete opposition to Windlab’s values as a responsible operator,” he said.
Mr Martin said the community information drop-in session planned for this Wednesday and Thursday had been postponed; however, organisers of the protest said their gathering would go ahead.
“(The company) will instead take a step back in the process to prioritise working with the community members directly to ensure their perspectives are heard, and any questions or concerns they have about the proposal are addressed,” Mr Martin said.
“We take our commitments to community seriously. If a project cannot be responsibly developed, Windlab will not proceed. We recognise the potential for any new development to have an impact, and will always work collaboratively with community members to deliver projects that meet the expectations of local people.”
