Gol Gol Renewable Energy Projects community newsletter – July 2024
The Scoping Reports for Gol Gol Wind Farm, Gol Gol Solar Farm and Gol Gol Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) have been submitted to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). The Scoping Reports outline each proposed project and identify key matters that require further assessment in each Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Read […]
Celebrating connection to Country: A Day in the Life with Squadron Energy’s First Nations Engagement Facilitator
In recognition of this year’s NAIDOC week, we sat down with Squadron Energy’s Justin Toomey-White, who is a proud Wiradjuri man, born and raised in Wellington NSW. Justin reflects on his deep connection to Wiradjuri Country, his passion for giving back to his community and how his role is focused on strengthening deeper ties with […]
Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund boosts 13 local organisations
Twice a year, Squadron Energy’s Sapphire Wind Farm invites local community organisations to submit applications for a share of funding that can be used on equipment and infrastructure purchases, repairs and renovations, and programs and events. As part of the funding awarded in round 1 2024, Inverell Cycle Club were awarded $9,000 for the Grafton […]
Call for Spicers Creek Wind Farm expressions of interest for construction partners
Leading renewable energy company Squadron Energy is calling for expressions of interest for qualified contractors for Spicers Creek Wind Farm in New South Wales. The 700MW wind farm in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ) is currently going through NSW and Federal government planning approvals. Following a strategic alliance with GE Vernova in […]
AEMO’s roadmap confirms we are on right path
Squadron Energy CEO Rob Wheals said: “The 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP) reaffirms the comprehensive planning and implementation done to date on our transitioning energy system. “To not continue this journey would waste billions in investment, place our energy security at risk and deny a huge opportunity to share economic development across many regional communities of Australia. […]
Squadron Energy officially opens Wellington office
The local community came together on Wednesday 19 June to officially open Squadron Energy’s new office in Wellington NSW, further strengthening Squadron Energy’s commitment to the NSW Central West Orana Region. Along with representatives from across the Wellington community, Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Matthew Dickerson and Deputy Mayor Richard Ivey joined Squadron Energy Chairman Jason […]
Squadron Energy to work with Dubbo Regional Council to ensure local water security
Squadron Energy, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, and Dubbo Regional Council plan to deliver water security to the region through a public private partnership to build a new advanced wastewater treatment facility at Dubbo Sewerage Treatment Plant. The energy developer and Council have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in a move which will allow […]
Dragons and Squadron Energy Community Blitz continues to the Riverina region
Dragons stars Corey Allan and Tara McGrath-West will be on hand for the trip along with the Dragons Community Team. The team will visit 11 schools and a pair of junior clubs the Gundagai Tigers and Tumut Blues to present The Best You Can Be program beginning on Tuesday, 18 June. “In partnership with Squadron […]
Clarke Creek Wind Farm installs 25th turbine
Turbine installation involves large cranes lifting the tower sections, nacelle, hub and blades in place. The turbines at Clarke Creek Wind Farm stand 207m tall and have three 76.2m blades with each turbine involving the installation of 13 components. Additional civil work is continuing onsite with the construction of new internal access tracks; construction of […]
Applications for the 2024-25 Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund Opening Soon
Community groups are invited to apply for support through the Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund, which opens to applications on Monday, 1 July 2024. The key objective of the fund is to provide financial support to not-for-profit community groups and organisations working to make a positive and lasting contribution to regional communities near Bango […]