Progress is being made on Queensland’s colossal new wind farm.

The Clarke Creek Wind Farm, supported by billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy, is set to power up to 330,000 homes by mid-2025. 

The project’s first stage, located on the Broadsound Range between Rockhampton and Mackay, will see 100 turbines standing 207 metres tall. 

With a capacity of 450 megawatts, Clarke Creek will increase Queensland’s wind capacity by nearly 20 per cent, most of which has been contracted to the Queensland-owned Stanwell Corporation.

The company’s latest milestone was the installation of the 50th turbine. 

“Reaching the halfway mark on turbine installation is a significant milestone given Squadron Energy started constructing the wind farm in July 2022 and the first turbine was installed last September,” Tattarang CEO John Hartman said. 

“Clarke Creek Wind Farm is essential to our mission of transforming Australia’s energy sector as we continue to replace ageing coal-fired power stations with green renewable energy.”

Located on the Barada Kabalbara Yetimarala (BKY) land, the project has reportedly generated over 350 jobs and injected $110 million into the regional economy.

Clarke Creek recently completed generation registration with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).

While a critical step in Queensland’s renewable push, Clarke Creek has sparked debate over environmental impacts. 

Some have raised concerns about the wind farm’s location as a habitat for koalas.

The Queensland Conservation Council has urged the state government to prioritise a renewable transition plan.

Squadron Energy says it aims to start Stage Two construction in 12 to 18 months.

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