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Students at Dunedoo Central School have spent their time painting, decorating, crafting and sculpting for the expressive ‘Art for Youth’
The St George Illawarra Dragons have wrapped another successful Community Blitz after visiting schools and hosting workshops throughout the state’s
The Dragons will this week again team up with Squadron Energy to deliver the club’s Best You Can Be Blitz
A myriad of significant community programs and local initiatives supported by Squadron Energy have been featured in the latest Best Practice
Squadron Energy has received approval for its Development Application (DA) to build temporary workers’ accommodation in Dubbo, marking a major
A vital accommodation service for cancer patients in Western NSW has officially expanded. With Macquarie Home Stay unveiling a $7
The project milestones have continued for Spicers Creek Wind Farm this year. Following Commonwealth development consent in March 2025, the
Dunedoo Central School had an unforgettable adventure as Year 11 students took to the snow on a trip to Perisher
Construction is officially underway for a new advanced wastewater treatment facility in Dubbo, with Squadron Energy, Australia’s leading renewable energy
Squadron Energy, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, is upgrading a former nursing home in Wellington to provide temporary accommodation for
Squadron Energy, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, has had its Spicers Creek Wind Farm gain access rights to the Central-West
Squadron Energy partnered with the St George Illawarra Dragons to bring the 2025 Community Blitz program to six local schools
Squadron Energy welcomes today’s announcement by the NSW Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Penny Sharpe that Australia’s first declared Renewable Energy
Squadron Energy welcomes progress on the implementation of the Federal Government’s Developer Rating Scheme, which aims to promote best practice engagement among
Following NSW project approval in October 2024, we are pleased to advise that Spicers Creek Wind Farm has also been
Squadron Energy, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, is proud to share that the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the
Spicers Creek Wind Farm, one of the largest projects approved in NSW, has passed a significant milestone after attaining Commonwealth
Squadron Energy, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, has worked with Dubbo Regional Council to secure a site to develop temporary
In a huge project milestone, NSW State approval was received from the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) on 31 October 2024.
It has been a busy year for Squadron Energy. Read about our progress this year in our Year in review.
Squadron Energy, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, has welcomed news its Spicers Creek Wind Farm in New South Wales has been selected
Squadron Energy was proud to once again support Dunedoo Central School’s delivery of their successful Art for Youth program, now in its
Squadron Energy, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, is inviting businesses local to the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) to
The latest Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) from AEMO is a welcomed confirmation that renewable energy generation is on track to replace exiting coal
Government assessment of Spicers Creek Wind Farm is now complete following public exhibition of the EIS in July – August
Leading renewable energy company Squadron Energy is calling for expressions of interest for qualified contractors for Spicers Creek Wind Farm
Squadron Energy CEO Rob Wheals said: “The 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP) reaffirms the comprehensive planning and implementation done to date on
The local community came together on Wednesday 19 June to officially open Squadron Energy’s new office in Wellington NSW, further
Squadron Energy, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, and Dubbo Regional Council plan to deliver water security to the region through
Are you interested in learning more about investing in renewable energy? DomaCom and Squadron Energy are hosting three online community
The three-day program included school visits and clinics run by NRL and NRLW Dragons players and ambassadors in Goolma, Wellington,
2023 was a busy year for Spicers Creek Wind Farm. It was wonderful to get together with the community in
Squadron Energy and DomaCom invite you to attend one of our Community Information Sessions to learn more about the Squadron
Aimed at Year 10 students from secondary schools within the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), the forum showcased the
The Squadron Energy Central West Orana Community Investment Fund will provide residents with the opportunity to invest in Squadron Energy,
An exciting preview of the 2024 season, the 2024 NRL Trial match against the Wests Tigers marked the Dragons seventh
As we continue on our mission to lead Australia’s clean energy transition, we look back on some of our key
The Spicers Creek Wind Farm Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was publicly exhibited during July – August 2023 and the community
Australia’s leading renewable energy company was a major sponsor for the RWD events to help connect rural and regional women
Wellington Cowboys Senior and Junior Rugby League Football Clubs will continue to play competitively, representing their community, thanks to support
Squadron Energy sponsored the festival, providing an opportunity for many people to get involved in the creative activities. Squadron Energy
Working in partnership with ARC Wind, Squadron Energy is providing an opportunity for locals to work in the renewable energy
The community is invited to have their say on Spicers Creek Wind Farm with the project’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
We are getting on with the critical delivery of new renewable generation. As confirmed in the latest GenCost report from the CSIRO
Following collaboration with Dubbo Regional Council (DRC), the terms for a draft Planning Agreement for Spicers Creek Wind Farm have
Students from Dunedoo have been given the same artistic opportunities as their city-dwelling peers thanks to a program run by
Wind energy has come a long way in Australia since operations began at the first commercial wind farm in 1987.
CWP Renewables has joined forces with Squadron Energy to become the Australian leader in renewable energy. CWP Renewables was acquired
We have been continuing stakeholder engagement for Spicers Creek Wind Farm to inform the Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Environmental
The Spicers Creek Wind Farm team invites you to a Community Drop-In Session to learn more about the proposed wind
Growth has been our theme for 2022. We completed construction on two wind farms, launched two new projects and delivered
Hosting a renewable energy project doesn’t just contribute to cleaner energy. It provides an additional income stream for the host,
Spicers Creek Wind Farm is currently in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) phase, with detailed environmental and social impact assessment
Renewable energy developer and operator CWP Renewables is again calling on community groups and charities to apply for support in
As we enter the final quarter of 2022, we also mark National Safe Work Month – with SafeWork Australia this year encouraging
The Spicers Creek Wind Farm team have been continuing engagement with the local community and other stakeholders whilst progressing the
The transition to renewable energy has well and truly been in the spotlight to date this year. Not only have
Central West locals looking to build in-demand work health and safety skills can now benefit from a new partnership between
With work underway on the Social Impact Assessment (SIA) for Spicers Creek Wind Farm, community members are encouraged to share
As a leading renewable energy developer and operator, we have an asset management portfolio of more than 750 MW and
In our latest community newsletter, read about the recent studies and investigations carried out to progress the project; upcoming community
Clean energy developer and operator CWP Renewables (CWPR) has launched its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), taking an important step
For the second year in a row, we’ve now had to face the challenges of living with a pandemic. Whilst
Renewable energy developer and operator CWP Renewables is calling on community groups and charities to apply for sponsorship in a
The Spicers Creek Wind Farm team at CWP Renewables have been progressing feasibility investigations for the project, including assessment of
Community consultation is a key part of the development process and the current focus of our activities. Feedback from the
CWP Renewables is investigating a potential wind farm development located approximately 30 km west of Gulgong and 25 km north
Step 1
Project identification and site selection
Identification and site selection is based on an analysis of opportunities and constraints including (but not limited to): distance to the electricity grid, wind resource and population density of the surrounding community. Our team then undertake a number of site visits and consultation with landowners in the area.
Project identification and site selection
Step 2
Project feasibility and community engagement
Site-specific investigations are undertaken to assess the impacts and opportunities of the project and feedback is sought from the local community.
Project feasibility and community engagement
Step 3
Development Application and Environmental Impact Statement
A Development Application is made and an EIS prepared which involves a wide range of studies to address stakeholder feedback received to date and to consider the potential environmental and social impacts of the project.
Development Application and Environmental Impact Statement
Step 4
Public exhibition and submissions report
The EIS is placed on public exhibition through the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. Interested members of the public are invited to have their say during the exhibition period by way of formal submissions. A Submissions Report is then prepared, which aims to respond to the submissions received.
Public exhibition and submissions report
Step 5
Assessment and development consent
The project documents are assessed by the relevant government authorities. If determined, Development Consent is granted alongside a range of conditions specific to the project.
Assessment and development consent
Step 6
Post approval, contracting and financing
A lead contractor(s) to build the project is appointed and all pre-construction approvals and consents are finalised. During this phase, the lead contractor(s) is provided with a list of local businesses that have registered their interest and capabilities through the project website.
Post approval, contracting and financing
Step 7
Procurement
During this phase our lead contractor(s) seek tenders and engage contractors and suppliers to undertake the scope of the works. Orders are then placed for major components such as the wind turbines.
Procurement
Step 8
Early works and design
Initial site activities commence, such as minor clearing and provision of access roads along with establishing a site construction compound. Off-site detailed design works commences in parallel.
Early works and design
Step 9
Major civil works
During this phase of the construction the bulk of the civil works takes place. This includes the construction of new internal access roads, excavation and construction of the turbine foundations, installation of the internal electrical reticulation system, construction of the high voltage substation and main transmission line network.
Major civil works
Step 10
Wind turbine erection
This is where the visual aspect of the wind farm starts to emerge, with large cranes lifting the tower sections, nacelle, hub and blades into place.
Wind turbine erection
Step 11
Commissioning
In order to export power to the grid, each turbine is required to undergo several performance tests. It is during this stage that you will start to see turbines spinning and ultimately the whole of the wind farm complete.
Commissioning
Step 12
Operations
The project is operating in accordance with relevant approval conditions and management plans. Compliance with conditions of approval and management plans is monitored as required throughout the life of the project.
Operations
Step 13
Decommissioning
The design life of the wind turbines will be at least 30 years. At the end of their useful life, the wind turbines and electrical equipment will be either replaced and the wind farm repowered, or the project will be decommissioned, and the site returned to its original use at the expense of the project.
Decommissioning
The NSW Government has set out a plan to deliver a number of Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) within the State. The first of these areas is in the Central-West Orana region around Dubbo and Wellington.
A REZ involves the coordinated development of new grid infrastructure in energy rich areas to connect multiple renewable energy generators (such as solar and wind farms) in the same location.
The designation of a REZs is intended to result in the development of additional capacity for renewable electricity generation, producing low-cost power for NSW homeowners and business, driving down carbon emissions within the electricity generation sector, and importantly, driving up job growth and employment opportunities through enabling significant investment into the regions.
For more information on the South West REZ, including an indicative location, visit https://www.energyco.nsw.gov.au/renewable-energy-zones
For more information on the South West REZ, including an indicative location, visit:
The wellbeing of the community is a core component of our work. Our approach to engaging with the local community is both genuine and lasting. We own our projects from development right through to operations. This gives us unrivalled experience through the entire project life and provides us with a deep-founded respect for people, communities and the environment.
Our team work respectfully with the communities in which we work, are sensitive to environmental and cultural values and aims to make a positive contribution to the regions in which we operate.
We welcome your contact and feedback should you have any questions or concerns about the proposed Spicers Creek Wind Farm.
We are compiling a register of local accommodation opportunities that are available, or will become available, during the development, construction and operation of the wind farm.
Accommodation could be used for short-term stays, for example when environmental studies are being carried out by consultants during development, and for longer-term stays such as during construction.
Spicers Creek Wind Farm is expected to support up to 430 jobs during construction, as well as 12 ongoing jobs during operations.
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