Name of the Project
Crowlands Wind Farm.

Location
The project is located about 25 km north-east of Ararat, in central Victoria, Australia.

Client
Pacific Hydro.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of an 80 MW wind farm, comprising 39 wind turbines. The wind turbines’ hub height will be a maximum of 100 m and have a maximum tip height of 146.5 m.

The wind farm will prevent the emission of about 204 800 t/y of carbon dioxide.

Potential Job Creation
About 140 jobs will be created during construction, with ten permanent positions established during operations.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Construction of the project is under way with completion expected in mid-2019.

Latest Developments
Pacific Hydro has reached financial close on $80-million of nonrecourse project financing for the Crowlands Wind Farm.

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank have provided finance.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank (finance).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Pacific Hydro, tel +61 3 8621 6000 or email enquiries@pacifichydro.com.au.