Growing First Nations business creating opportunities in the Central-West Orana

From a simple goal of giving back to the Wellington community, Yindyamarra Landcare and Maintenance has grown into a thriving local business.
Yindyamarra Landcare and Maintenance provides land care, grounds maintenance and property services while creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal people.
Squadron Energy partnered with the business to deliver land care and grounds maintenance at Bellhaven, a temporary accommodation facility established to house workers during the construction of Uungula Wind Farm.

OSOM delivery schedule 13 September – 5 October 2026

Oversize overmass (OSOM) deliveries to Uungula Wind Farm are underway. Towers and the machine head typically depart Newcastle early morning, with departures spaced 30 minutes apart to ensure smooth passage through the city.

Applications open for the Clarke Creek Wind Farm Scholarship Fund

Squadron Energy’s Clarke Creek Wind Farm Scholarship Fund is now taking applications from local students seeking financial assistance.
The program supports students pursuing a range of educational pathways, including primary school, secondary school and further study, helping them achieve their academic goals.
Applications close 31 October.

Community vision becomes reality with official opening of Bookham Playground

Squadron Energy has been the major grant contributor behind a local playground in Bookham through the proposed Bookham Wind Farm and Bango Wind Farm.
The project was the vision of the Bookham Community Association, which identified the opportunity and played a leading role in turning the idea into reality.
An official opening event on Saturday was attended by local residents, Yass Valley Mayor Jasmin Jones, councillors, Bookham Community Association President Tess Julian, and representatives from Squadron Energy. 

Uungula Wind Farm community newsletter – September 2026

August marked an exciting milestone for Uungula Wind Farm, with the first wind turbine successfully installed on site. It’s a significant moment for the project and the result of a huge amount of planning, construction and teamwork across the project team and our contractors.