Irish developer gets the nod for Australian 430 MW onshore wind farm

DP Energy has been awarded Development Approval (DA) for its Callide Wind Farm project by the State Assessment Referral Agency.

The project, which will be located in the Calliope Range approximately 22km north north-east of Biloela and 75km west south-west of Gladstone and in the Banana Shire Council local government area, has the potential for a capacity of 430MW and is expected to produce enough energy to power around 130,000 average Queensland households. The Callide Wind Farm will create direct employment opportunities during construction and operation, as well as indirect opportunities through increased demand for local products, materials, and services. Commenting on the milestone, Hugh Cantwell, DP Energy Australia’s Head of Projects said:... ... More: Official Press Release DP Energy

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