The project is being developed by Lacour Energy and Goldwind Australia and is located approximately 150 kilometres north-west of Rockhampton near Malborough.
The first stage of the project comprises a 101 turbine wind farm with an estimated total capacity of 450 megawatts.The project proponents are planning a second stage of the project, which would increase the capacity of the wind farm to around 800 megawatts. Future works may also include the addition of a 200 to 400 megawatt solar farm and battery energy storage on site.
Key Dates
| Dec 2018 | Project Announcement |
| 2021 | Construction Commencement |
| Dec 2022 | Expected Construction Completion |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Jan 2016 | Feasibility study commenced. |
| May 2018 | Development approval granted for wind farm component. |
| Dec 2018 | Federal environmental approval granted for wind farm component. |
| Feb 2020 | Development approval granted for solar farm component. |
| Aug 2020 | The first stage of the project proceeded to construction after signing a power-purchase agreement (PPA) with the Queensland Government-owned Stanwell Corporation. Under the PPA, Stanwell Corporation will purchase 348 megawatts, or around 75 per cent, of the wind farm's capacity. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
Queensland |
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