Golden Plains Wind Farm – East
Project Overview
Golden Plains Wind Farm – East commenced construction in 2023. The project involves the establishment of the first stage of a wind energy facility including 122 wind turbines and associated electrical infrastructure to the west, south and south-west of Rokewood. Rokewood is a small rural town in the Shire of Golden Plains located approximately 60 km north-west of Geelong.
Project Owner
TagEnergy (85%) and Ingka Group (15%)
Construction Commencement
January 2023
Construction Period
Estimated 3 years
Number of Turbines
122 Vestas V162-6.2 MW wind turbines
Installed Capacity
756 MW
Homes Powered
450,000
Hub Height
149 m
Tip Height
230 m
Rotor Diameter
162 m
This image represents the location for all 122 wind turbines that are located in the Eastern stage of the project. View full size image here.
Golden Plains Wind Farm East Development Timeline
2005 – 2015
Pre-Feasibility & Wind Monitoring
- Landholder Commitment & Option Agreement.
- Site Boundary Confirmed.
- Wind Monitoring.
- Indicative Turbine Layout.
2016 – 2017
Project Feasibility
- Optimisation of Turbine Layout.
- Environmental Studies.
- Planning Studies.
- Grid Studies
- Cultural Heritage
- Visual Impact Studies.
2017 – 2018
Environment & Planning Approval
- Planning Permit Application.
- Community Consultation.
- Environmental Referrals.
- Environment Effect Statement.
2018 – 2022
Detailed Design & Securing Finance
- Design & Drawings.
- Project Costing.
- Securing Investment.
- Pre-construction approvals.
- Grid connection agreement.
2023 – 2051
Construction & Operation
- Ground Breaking.
- Civil & Electrical Works.
- Turbine Installation & Commissioning.