Clarke Creek Wind Farm Project Update – November 2023
Stage One of Clarke Creek Wind Farm achieved a major milestone recently with the successful installation of the first wind turbine. Read more in the latest project update.
Addressing environmental concerns at Clarke Creek
Squadron Energy has a zero-harm policy for native animals and holds itself to the highest environmental standards. No koala has been injured or killed during construction of the Clarke Creek Wind Farm and clearing for stage one is 60 per cent complete. We have experienced wildlife officers on site who conduct assessments 24 hours before […]
More community groups to benefit from local wind farm
The yearly fund provides support to community groups and projects that benefit the local community. The Clarke Creek Campdraft Committee were amongst the successful applicants last year, having received funding to upgrade their kitchen facilities. Secretary of the Clarke Creek Campdraft, Kerry Wallace has thanked the Clarke Creek Wind Farm Community Consultive Committee for awarding […]
Local wind farm provides base for new family to establish community roots
Driving past numerous wind farms while travelling between Broken Hill and Adelaide sparked something for Kacee Milnes. The 34 year-old electrician who started her career in mining says: “Living in Broken Hill most of my life meant that my closest major city was Adelaide and involved a six hour drive passing multiple wind farms near […]
Clarke Creek Wind Farm Community Fund
Clarke Creek Wind Farm is committed to building and maintaining relationships with the local community. The project team aims to keep an open dialogue with the local residents, stakeholders and the wider community to ensure successful exchange of information, consultation and engagement. Clarke Creek Wind Farm aims to be an active member of the local […]
Squadron Energy proposes major wind farm in southwest Victoria
The proposed wind farm, which has capacity of approximately 420MW, is the first of Squadron Energy’s projects to start development in Victoria and the third wind farm owned by the company in the state. Squadron Energy’s Head of Project Development Alastair Smith said the project was in the early phase of development and would be […]
Inverell Mini World Cup team thanks wind farm for support
After playing and training together all year, Inverell FC Mini Roo teams took to the field at this year’s Inverell Joeys Mini World Cup thanks to support from Squadron Energy’s Sapphire Wind Farm. Sapphire Wind Farm Operations Manager David Williamson said it was a privilege to support the teams to play in the event, held […]
Clarke Creek Wind Farm boosts local education opportunities
Locals will have an opportunity to boost their education endeavours thanks to scholarships available through the Clarke Creek Wind Farm Community Fund. The fund provides $200,000 a year to support community groups and projects that benefit the local community, with $50,000 dedicated to scholarships. Squadron Energy’s Executive General Manager Delivery Brendan McAvoy said the scholarships […]
Moreton Hill Wind Farm community newsletter – October 2023
The proposed Moreton Hill Wind Farm is located on Wadawurrung Country, about 35km southwest of Ballarat, Victoria. The project is in the early feasibility phase with site investigations and environmental studies underway. Read more in the latest community newsletter.
Connecting rural and regional women in NSW
Australia’s leading renewable energy company was a major sponsor for the RWD events to help connect rural and regional women through community, collaboration and celebration. RWD Founder, Event & Project Manager, Jackie Elliott said she was grateful for the support from Squadron Energy. “It is support like this that allows us to continue evolving the […]