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Lasting legacy in the Central West Orana

Local projects. Real impact.

Squadron Energy is committed to building a lasting legacy across the Central West Orana, investing in local infrastructure and community initiatives that deliver practical, long-term benefits. Our focus is on supporting projects shaped by local priorities and creating meaningful outcomes for the communities we’re part of.

Squadron Energy's renewable projects in the region are Uungula Wind Farm, Crudine Ridge Wind Farm, Dubbo Firming Power Station and Spicers Creek Wind Farm.

Giving back to the community

$6.3m

Invested in communities across the Central West Orana region

$1.6m

Invested in converting Bellhaven into worker accommodation

$3.6m

Invested in advanced wastewater treatment facility

$1.1m

Invested in 125 community projects across the Central West Orana region

$740k+

Invested in 20 community projects in the Mudgee region

$235k+

Invested in 50 community projects in the Dubbo region

$195k+

Invested in 55 community projects in the Wellington region
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Squadron Energy in the community

Doors open at revamped Bellhaven facility for Uungula Wind Farm workers

A former aged care facility in Wellington has been transformed into temporary accommodation for workers on Squadron Energy’s Uungula Wind Farm, with the first contractors moving in this week.

The Bellhaven facility, which had been unoccupied since 2018, has undergone extensive refurbishment by local First Nations businesses and will now provide housing for workers to support construction of the wind farm.

Squadron Energy leased the 32-room facility following a meticulous assessment and selection process for housing options in conjunction with Dubbo Regional Council.

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Intersection upgrade improves safety for motorists and progresses Uungula Wind Farm

Roadworks have been completed for the Goolma and Twelve Mile Road intersection upgrade near Wellington, creating a widened road for communities in New South Wales’s Central West region.

Squadron Energy, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, upgraded the intersection as part of work for Uungula Wind Farm.

The intersection was revamped to give more space for vehicles travelling through and to provide better road conditions and drainage.

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Uungula Wind Farm supports next generation of cricketers in Wellington

Wellington Junior Cricket has delivered a successful cricketing season for young players, with Squadron Energy playing a key role in that success.

Squadron Energy’s Uungula Wind Farm sponsored the junior club from the Wellington District Cricket Association for the 2025/2026 season, which led to the purchase of brand-new playing shirts and caps for players.

It also played a vital role in providing awards for the club’s end-of-season presentation last month, ensuring players were recognised and celebrated for their efforts.

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Squadron Energy marks five years of partnership with youth coaching program, Max Potential, in the Central West

Squadron Energy is celebrating five years of partnership with Max Potential, a local youth development and leadership program that has supported young people for more than two decades.

Sponsored through Crudine Ridge Wind Farm, the five-year partnership has helped Max Potential continue to deliver its 22‑week youth program in the Central West-Orana.

The program involves pairing students aged 15 to 17 with trained community coaches, who are local adults, to help build their confidence, resilience and practical leadership skills.

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WindeyerFest brings community together over Easter, with backing from Crudine Ridge Wind Farm

Residents and visitors have gathered in Windeyer over the Easter long weekend for the annual, community-driven festivities at WindeyerFest.

Support from Squadron Energy, via the Crudine Ridge Wind Farm, helped enable the locally led event to proceed and remain accessible for families.

The family-friendly event featured low-cost amusements provided by Planet Entertainment, including a mechanical bull, footy themed activities, Big Foot races and an inflatable jumping castle, along with live music from a local band playing throughout the afternoon.

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Renewable energy brings science lessons to life for Year 9 students at Crudine Ridge Wind Farm

Students from St Matthews Catholic High School in Mudgee have made a special visit to Crudine Ridge Wind Farm to learn about renewable power in New South Wales’s Central West.

The wind farm hosted 120 students from the Year 9 science class on Tuesday morning.

St Matthews Catholic High School organised the excursion in conjunction with Squadron Energy to give students an insight into how wind farms operate.

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