Golden Plains Wind Farm – West
Project Overview
Golden Plains Wind Farm – West involves the establishment of the second stage of a wind energy facility including wind turbines and associated electrical infrastructure to the west, south and south-west of Rokewood, a small rural town in the Shire of Golden Plains, approximately 60 km north-west of Geelong.
Project Owner
TagEnergy (85%) and Ingka Group (15%)
Construction Commencement
Mid 2024
Construction Period
Approximately 3 years
Number of Turbines
93 Vestas V162-6.2 MW wind turbines
Installed Capacity
Approximately 574 MW
Homes Powered
Over 315,000 homes
Hub Height
149m
Tip Height
230m
Rotor Diameter
162m
This image represents the location for all 93 wind turbines that are located in the Western stage of the project. View full size image here.
Golden Plains Wind Farm West 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 – 2023
Detailed Design & Securing Finance
- Design & Drawings.
- Project Costing.
- Securing Investment.
- Pre-construction approvals.
- Grid connection agreement.
2024 – 2051
Construction & Operation
- Ground Breaking.
- Civil & Electrical Works.
- Turbine Installation & Commissioning.