Construction of CS Energy’s Boulder Creek Wind Farm is slated to commence in November 2024.
This announcement comes after CS Energy secured a 50 per cent stake in the project, reaching financial close with Aula Energy on the approximately $740 million venture.
Located 40km southwest of Rockhampton, the 228 megawatts (MW) wind farm will comprise 38 GE Vernova wind turbines.
Once operational in 2027, it is expected to generate enough electricity to power more than 85,000 homes.
CS Energy CEO Darren Busine said the Boulder Creek Wind Farm will support the continued demand for renewable energy from CS Energy’s large commercial and industrial retail customers.
“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,” he 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.”
Aula Energy CEO, Chad Hymas, said the company is pleased to be working with CS Energy on the Boulder Creek Wind Farm, which will be Aula Energy’s flagship project in Australia.
“The CS Energy and Aula teams will build on the exceptional collaboration over the development phase to deliver a project that contributes to the decarbonisation of Queensland generation while delivering for the local community. We look forward to a long-term partnership with CS Energy as both a joint owner and an offtaker,” he said.
The project represents a significant investment in the region’s renewable energy infrastructure.
The Queensland Government has committed $399.7 million towards the project, including $174.3 million in FY2025 from the Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund.
Economic benefits for the local community are expected to be substantial. The project is set to support up to 250 jobs during the construction phase, and local businesses and individuals are encouraged to register their interest through the project’s website or dedicated industry network page.
Environmental considerations have been addressed, with the project securing all necessary federal and state government approvals.
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