Kangaroo Valley Battery

About the project

AGL is proposing to build, operate and maintain a battery of approximately 350 megawatts (MW) and up to 1,400 megawatt-hour (MWh) capacity in Kangaroo Valley, NSW.

The location for the proposed battery is off Bendeela Road.

The battery has the potential to improve the reliability and stability of the grid. 

AGL expects the battery to provide socioeconomic outcomes including the potential benefits relating to increased employment opportunities. If approved, the project could create up to 150 jobs during the peak construction period and 3 ongoing roles once operational.  

Development status

The Kangaroo Valley Battery is early in the planning and development phase.  

AGL has submitted a Scoping Report (PDF) to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) who have issued the Planning Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs). The SEARs can be viewed on the DPHI major projects planning portal.   

AGL is currently preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the project in response to the SEARs. It is estimated the EIS will be submitted for assessment by late 2026, and the community will have the opportunity to comment and give responses to DPHI.

You’re invited: Community Information Sessions – Kangaroo Valley Battery

We are inviting the Kangaroo Valley community to come along to a Community Information Session to learn more about the proposed Kangaroo Valley Battery.

These drop‑in sessions will be held at the Kangaroo Valley Community Hall and will provide an opportunity to hear directly from the project team, ask questions, and better understand how the project is being developed.

Session details:

• Friday 29 May, 3.00pm - 5.00pm

• Saturday 30 May from 9.00am - 11.00am

At the sessions, we’ll share a partial update on several specialist studies informing the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), including early findings on bushfire risk, transport routes, cultural heritage, potential biodiversity impacts, and noise and visual impacts. These studies are helping guide responsible project design in line with planning requirements.

We value open and transparent engagement. Your early feedback is important to us and helps shape how the project moves forward.

We hope you find a convenient time to meet with AGL team and learn more about the project.

Community and stakeholder feedback

AGL is actively engaging with the local community, State and Federal government, Shoalhaven City Council and Traditional Custodians in the region about the proposed project.

AGL will work closely with the community and key stakeholders throughout the project to collect feedback and address any questions. Enquiries about the project can be made using the details below.

Kangaroo Valley battery fact sheet (PDF)