Construction is set to begin in November on the $740 million Boulder Creek wind farm, 40km south-west of Rockhampton.

CS Energy has secured a 50 per cent stake in the 228MW project after reaching financial close with Aula Energy.

CS Energy and Aula Energy will collaborate with four major contractors to deliver the project:

• GE Vernova: supply and installation of the wind farm’s 38 wind turbines.
• DT Infrastructure: development of critical infrastructure for the site including roads, hardstands, foundations and onsite power assets.
• Powerlink Queensland: delivery of grid connection assets.
• RES: management of major contracts and oversight of construction activities.

The project is expected to support up to 250 jobs during construction, and the proponents are seeking applications from local businesses and individuals who would like to be involved.

Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest through the dedicated industry network page https://bouldercreekwindfarm.icn.org.au or the project website www.bouldercreekwindfarm.com/.

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“CS Energy’s investment in this project demonstrates our ongoing commitment to Central Queensland and providing opportunities for our people and local communities to share the benefits of the energy transformation,” CS Energy chief executive officer Darren Busine said.

“With Callide power station located approximately 110km away, CS Energy will investigate training pathways for our employees to provide maintenance services at the wind farm.”

The government-owned corporation will hold the rights to 100 per cent of Boulder Creek’s generation output through a 20-year power purchase agreement.

The Queensland Government has committed $399.7 million towards the project to date, which includes $174.3 million in FY2025 from the Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund.

The wind farm is due to become operational in 2027.

Image at top of page: A GE Vernova wind turbine.

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