Blind Creek Solar Farm

PIPELINE
STATUS


Prospective pipeline

Credibly proposed

Announced

Under procurement

Preferred bidder announced

Recently closed


Prospective pipeline
Greenfield (construction) or brownfield (government asset divestment) projects needed or likely to occur within the next five years, but is not formally proposed by a state, territory or major local government.
Credibly proposed
The project or divestment is supported by a state, territory or major local government, is subject to studies or other processes (such as pre-feasibility or scoping studies or business case development), and is likely to proceed to formal announcement.
Announced
The project has a firm commitment and timeline from a state, territory or major local government, but has not yet entered the market.
Under procurement
The project or transaction is under procurement (such as a call for Expressions of Interest, requests for tender, or another offer to the market).
Preferred bidder announced
A preferred bidder has been selected and is in exclusive negotiations.
Recently closed
Projects that have progressed to contractual close remain on ANZIP for 12 months.
ANZIP is focused only on major infrastructure activity, above the following thresholds:
Australia
Construction projects: > AUD$300m
Investable greenfield & brownfield: > AUD$100m
New Zealand
All greenfield and brownfield projects and divestments: > NZD $100 million
Project Scope
The Blind Creek Solar Farm is a 350 to 400 megawatt solar farm located approximately eight kilometres north of Bungendore. The solar panels will be mounted on single-axis tracking to follow the sun throughout the day. The project will connect to the existing high-voltage transmission line crossing the site and include an onsite substation.
The project will be developed by the landowners, partnering with Stride Renewables, after a previous agreement with Infigen Energy lapsed.
Key Dates
2022: Estimated construction commencement
2024: Estimated operations commence
Project History
Feb 2021: NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment SEARs issued.
2013: Development approval granted for solar farm to be developed by Infigen Energy.
Last reviewed: 02/03/2021