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Stanwell CEO Michael O’Rourke, Energy Minister Mick de Brenni and Cubico Head of Australia David Smith at the groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday (Photo: Stanwell)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 8, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

Construction has officially begun on the huge Wambo Wind Farm project, situated near the existing Coopers Gap wind farm south-west of Kingaroy.<\/p>\n

Energy Minister Mick de Brenni was joined by officials from Cubico Sustainable Investments and Stanwell on Thursday to officially break ground on the project.<\/p>\n

It is a joint venture between Cubico and the State Government-owned Stanwell Corporation, with the government pouring in $192.5 million for its half-share.<\/p>\n

The footprint of the wind farm is north of Niagara Road in the Western Downs Regional Council area.<\/p>\n

Initially there will be 42 turbines – some of the largest in Australia at 247m tall – generating 252MW of electricity.<\/b><\/p>\n

However, there is a capacity to increase the number of towers in the future, based on feasibility studies.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday marks another important step forward to Queensland\u2019s renewable energy future \u2013 starting construction of the Wambo Wind Farm, and propelling us closer to our renewable energy target of 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030, and 80 per cent renewable energy by 2035,” Minister de Brenni said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Wambo Wind Farm is a prime example of the Palaszczuk Government partnering with the private sector to deliver clean energy to Queenslanders, while retaining control of the energy system.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe power generated by the 42 wind turbines will be sent to the Queensland SuperGrid in 2025, to be connected to the State\u2019s next pumped hydro at Borumba … in 2032.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stanwell CEO Michael O\u2019Rourke said the 42-turbine project formed “part of Stanwell\u2019s rapidly accelerating pipeline of renewable energy projects” which was set to total 9-10GW by 2035.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cOur growing pipeline means that we can expand our renewable offerings for our commercial and industrial customers and support the Palaszczuk Government\u2019s target of 80 per cent renewable energy by 2035,” Mr O’Rourke said.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday we have taken a significant step forward for Queensland\u2019s renewable energy industry, and a major milestone in our journey to provide reliable, secure and affordable energy products for our commercial and industrial customers who want to power their businesses with clean renewable energy.”<\/p>\n

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