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Uplifting milestone for $850m wind farm project

Australia’s largest wind farm has passed a major milestone, with construction of the final turbine completed at Coopers Gap, near Kingaroy.

AGL head of construction Brian McEvoy said the final blade on the 123rd wind turbine was hoisted into place by crane and fitted to the turbine hub by the rigging crew on Friday last week.

He said the entire $850 million project was expected to be completed in the second half of 2020.

“This is a significant milestone for everyone involved in the Coopers Gap Wind Farm project including the owner, the Powering Australian Renewables Fund,” Mr McEvoy. . .

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Green light for $128m wind farm project

Australian Energy Wind Farm has won State approval for a $128 million wind farm with 16 turbines in the South Burnett Regional Council area.

Construction is expected to start as early as March 2020 for the 64 megawatt wind farm, 32km west of Kingaroy.

State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning Minister Cameron Dick said the project was expected to generate 100 new jobs in construction and there would be a further five ongoing jobs.

“It’s a huge jobs boost for the area and will help us achieve our renewable energy target. . .

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