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South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell (Photo: SBRC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August 19, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

South Burnett Regional Council has welcomed Thursday’s announcement that funding arrangements for the construction of the Coopers Gap Wind farm have been secured.<\/p>\n

A spokesman said Council was working in partnership with AGL Energy as Coopers Gap Farm proceeds to construction.<\/p>\n

Mayor Keith Campbell said it was an important announcement for the South Burnett region.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Coopers Gap Wind Farm will not only mean around 200 jobs for our region during construction but also some 20 operational jobs ongoing once the construction phase is complete,” he said.<\/p>\n

Division 6 councillor Ros Heit – whose Division covers part of the wind farm area – also welcomed the announcement.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I’m very excited at the economic boost this will bring to all of the South Burnett,” Cr Heit said.<\/p>\n

“I know AGL are keen to work with local contractors and the community and I look forward to watching the project grow and bring welcome development to the South Burnett.”<\/p>\n

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