Expressions of interest are open for work packages on the $600 million-plus Boulder Creek wind farm development, 40km south-west of Rockhampton.

Stage 1 will comprise 38 wind turbines (228 MW), with construction expected to begin early this year and reach completion towards the end of 2026.

The full development is planned to include up to 60 wind turbines, with total output up to 372MW.

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Proponent Aula Energy has appointed GE Vernova as the wind turbine manufacturer (OEM).

A full list of work packages open for EOIs is available on the ICN Gateway site HERE.

Proposed project components include:

• General
  • Accommodation
  • Light vehicle hire
  • Catering/Site food trucks
  • General office equipment
  • Safety equipment
  • PPE
• Civil
  • Plant and machinery hire
  • Earthworks/grading
  • Dust suppression
  • Steel fixing
  • Concrete pouring
  • Tool supply
  • Labour
  • Road maintenance
• Electrical
  • Cable and materials supply
  • Trenching
  • Cable pulling // Cable jointing
  • Electricians/technicians
• Site Services
  • Site surveying
  • Geotechnical investigations
  • Laydown yard plant / equipment
  • Traffic management

Boulder Creek wind farm has received Queensland State Development Approval and Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) approval.

The project team encourages local industry to contact the ICN Queensland in the first instance to improve their understanding of the EOI process. Boulder Creek wind farm primary contact is: info@bouldercreekwindfarm.com.au