Written by Squadron Energy |
Spicers Creek Wind Farm, one of the largest projects approved in NSW, has passed a significant milestone after attaining Commonwealth approval.
The wind farm gained NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) approval in October 2024 and in December became one of 19 successful projects for the Australian Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS).
Squadron Energy Head of Project Development Trish McDonald said this milestone was another step in the right direction to be able to start construction on the project.
“The team have been working so hard and should be proud of this next milestone for Spicers Creek,” Trish said.
“We are now working on post approval, contracting and financing. We will appoint a lead contractor or contractors, and provide them with a list of local businesses that have registered their interest in working on the project.
“Local job opportunities is a key priority and we can’t wait to get businesses on board.
“This project is going to create more than 330 jobs and inject $46.9 million into the regional economy.”
The proposed wind project is located on Wiradjuri Country, west of Gulgong and north east of Wellington in NSW, within the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone. It includes up to 117 wind turbines and is expected to generate enough electricity to power more than 395,000 homes and prevent 650,000 tonnes of emissions annually.
