Stockyard Hill Wind Farm, Australia
Name of the Project
Stockyard Hill Wind Farm (SHWF).
Location
The project is located about 35 km west of Ballarat, in Victoria’s central highlands, in Australia.
Client
Goldwind Australia.
Project Description
The SHWF, when completed, will be the largest wind farm in Australia and the southern hemisphere, generating about 530 MW of clean energy. The wind farm will comprise 149 wind turbines each with a capacity of 3.57 MW.
The SHWF is expected to provide substantial environmental, community and economic benefits, with the potential to power an estimated 391 000 Victorian homes a year.
The project will prevent the emission of about two-million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year.
Potential Job Creation
300 jobs during construction and 25 permanent jobs once the wind farm is complete.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
Construction on the project started in June and is expected to reach commercial operation in late 2019.
Latest Developments
SNC-Lavalin, in joint venture with WBHO Infrastructure, has been awarded the engineering design, procurement and construction (EPC) of all electrical infrastructure of the project in addition to site-wide infrastructure civil works, including access roads, hardstands, foundations, public road upgrades and internal access roads.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
SNC-Lavalin and WBHO Infrastructure (EPC).
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
Goldwind Australia, email stockyard@goldwindaustralia.com.
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