Musselroe wind farm project, Tasmania
Name and Location
Musselroe wind farm project, Cape Portland, Tasmania.
Client
Hydro Tasmania (25%) and Shenhua Clean Energy Holdings (75%).
Project Description
The Musselroe wind farm site is 100 km north-east of Launceston and 20 km north of Gladstone, in Cape Portland.
The wind farm will feature 56 wind turbines, with a generating capacity of 168 MW.
The project includes the construction of a transmission line to connect the wind farm to the electricity grid at Derby.
Value
$394-million.
Duration
The wind farm is expected to be completed and operational in July.
Latest Developments
All the turbine foundations have been poured at the wind farm.
Tower sections continue to be transported from Haywards, in Launceston, and several have been erected. Imported blades from Europe are being transported to site from Bell Bay.
All the foundations for transmission line poles have been completed and all the transmission towers have been erected.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Hydro Tasmania, tel +61 1300 360 441 or email contactus@hydro.com.au.
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