The first wind turbine has been erected at Squadron Energy’s Uungula Wind Farm, marking a major milestone for the only large-scale wind farm currently under construction in New South Wales.
The turbine was completed and erected at 2pm on Sunday, 30 August, following the installation of its three blades, the first of which arrived on site on 11 August 2026.
Squadron Energy Uungula Wind Farm Project Director Sanjay Goel said seeing the first turbine standing on site highlights how far the project has come.
“This is a proud moment for everyone involved in bringing Uungula Wind Farm to life and marks the beginning of one of the most visible phases of construction,” Mr Goel said.
“After years of planning and activity on site, it’s exciting to see the first turbine standing and we look forward to seeing more turbines take shape across the project over the coming months.”
The milestone comes two-and-a-half years after the first sod was turned in 2024.
Construction of Uungula Wind Farm is more than two-thirds complete and is expected to ramp up now that the project has entered the tower installation phase.
The 204 blades required for the remaining 68 turbines continue to be delivered to the wind farm at a rate of one per day, excluding Sundays.
Once completed, the 414 MW wind farm will generate enough electricity to power more than 220,000 homes and prevent more than 560,000 tonnes of carbon emissions every year.
Squadron Energy has engaged 91 local businesses during the construction of Uungula Wind Farm, with 57 businesses from Wellington and 34 from Dubbo and Orange.
More than $40 million has been invested in road upgrades, including the Goolma Road and Twelve Mile Road intersection and the Goolma Road and Mitchell Highway intersection.
Uungula Wind Farm is supporting 262 jobs and contributing $41 million to the regional economy through local jobs and spending.
Squadron Energy thanks communities along the transport route for their understanding and cooperation as turbine blade deliveries continue.