The Whaleback Ridge Renewable Energy Project, located around Lake Pieman near Zeehan in western Tasmania, will involve the establishment of up to 500 wind turbine generators, with a projected generating capacity of 3,000 megawatts (MW).
The first stage of the development would see the delivery of approximately 45 turbines with a renewable energy capacity of 288 MW.
Key Dates
| Mar 2024 | Declared a major project |
| 2025 | Procurement expected to commence |
| 2026 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| 2028 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Westcoast Renewable Energy |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Jan 2019 | Initial community consultation on the project commenced. |
| Oct 2023 | The Major Project Proposal was lodged to the Tasmanian Planning Commission. |
| Mar 2024 | The Tasmanian Minister for Planning declared the proposal a major project, enabling detailed planning. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2024)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
Tasmania |
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