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Squadron Energy is proud to be working with more than 15 local employers to build Clarke Creek Wind Farm, located 150km north-west of Rockhampton and 150km south of Mackay on the land of the Barada Kabalbara Yetimarala (BKY) peoples.

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One of those businesses is Boom Logistics, a national industrial services group with bases in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia.

The company specialises in providing lifting solutions, including short-term and long-term crane hire, travel towers, access equipment, and associated services.

Boom Logistics National Projects Construction Manager Andrew Rowe shared some insights on what is involved in the construction of a wind farm and the pivotal role businesses like Boom Logistics play in supporting renewable projects like Squadron Energy’s Clarke Creek Wind Farm.

“Our national projects team are currently onsite at Clarke Creek Wind Farm providing services for the construction and installation of wind turbine towers with a hub height of up to 130 metres,” Mr Rowe said.

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Image caption: Boom Logistics National Projects Construction Manager Andrew Rowe.

There are currently 65 workers from Boom onsite at Clarke Creek Wind Farm.

Renewable energy projects now play a major part of Boom Logistics’ business structure, with the group providing construction, installation and maintenance services across the industry.

“There’s a really big influx of renewable energy projects, there’s no doubt about that, which is hugely important for Boom Logistics. We’re a pretty young company, and we’re really growing with the industry,” Mr Rowe added.

“Boom Logistics has developed a really positive working relationship with Squadron Energy and we’re looking forward to continuing this at our current project and with other projects around Australia."

Boom Crane Operator Josh Casa says having the opportunity to live in the local community, where his wife is a school principal, while working on the project has a huge impact.

“Living locally while working on the project and being able to go home to my partner every night means everything,” Mr Casa said.

“There's many people working here who get to be close to their families because of the opportunity we have to live within the community. It just makes the project a lot more enjoyable.”

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Image caption: Boom Crane Operator Josh Casa.

Clarke Creek Wind Farm has created over 350 jobs during construction and will inject $110 million into the regional economy.

Clarke Creek Wind Farm Earthworks Construction Manager Wayne Mills said a lot of the companies involved in the project are from Queensland, with a priority for those in the local area.

“A lot of the supply comes out of Rockhampton and Mackay,” Mr Mills said.

“The contractors are just as supportive as we are about using local businesses. A lot of our infrastructure comes from Rockhampton, Brisbane and Gladstone. Local content is really important to us.”

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