Multiple solar farms are in development for Wellington, bringing with them an increased number of workers for the next two years. There are about six new solar farms currently planned for the town, including the 300MW Wellington North Solar Plant.

To ensure Wellington benefits from the influx, councillor David Grant wants to investigate the possibly of setting up accommodation for the workers, possibly like a mining-style village.

"I think back to when the jail was announced... when the jail was in the construction phase and a lot of workers were staying outside Wellington. They were travelling from Mudgee and Dubbo and Orange," Cr Grant said.

"We did get a huge influx into town but it could have been better."

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Having the workers stay in town would be a huge boost for the economy, the councillor said.

"At the moment there's a huge gap between the accommodation and the number of people who are going to be coming into the city, into the town of Wellington. It's a good way for council getting onto the front foot," he said.

The idea received unanimous support from the other councillors in attendance at the November ordinary meeting. Councillors Jane Diffey, Anne Jones and Stephen Lawrence were absent.

Councillor Greg Mohr said having "300-plus" workers and their families in town would provide a steady flow of income for the next two years while construction was taking place.

Councillor John Ryan said there was no way the existing capacity of the town could cope as it currently stood. He said even if temporary accommodation was set up for 100 or 200 people it would be great for the Wellington economy.

It would also benefit the region, mayor Ben Shields said.

"From past experiences we know we didn't quite get it right. This is exactly the right type of thinking that will make sure this region, not just Wellington, will do it well when times are good. We can't afford to let dollars slip away we need to make sure we get as much as we can out of the economic boom that's about to hit Wellington," he said.

Cr Grant said the council didn't want to compete with other businesses in the town, just get on the front foot and see if the temporary accommodation could be established.

Council will look into the possibility, including locations where temporary accommodation could be constructed.

The information will then be presented to the councillors at the February council meeting.