Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen has approved a controversial offshore wind farm that stretches from Wombarra to Kiama on the NSW South Coast, ignoring fierce opposition from locals and environmentalists.  

The proposed area covers 1,461km and will involve the construction of 300 industrial wind turbines, standing at 260 metres.

But several local and environmental groups claim the farm will impact the migration paths of up to 40,000 whales as well as affecting birds, increasing underwater noise, light emissions, vessel interactions, disturbances to the seabed and creating an electromagnetic field. 

They are also sceptical of Mr Bowens claims the project will create thousands of jobs for the community.

Spokesperson for the Coalition Against Offshore Winds, Grant Drinkwater, joined Luke Grant to discuss why the wind farm is “the most ridiculous proposal ever been put forward in the Illawarra”.