Squadron’s Spicers Creek Wind Farm has reached a key milestone after securing Commonwealth approval, bringing one of New South Wales’ largest renewable energy projects closer to construction.
The project, located in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, received NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) approval in October 2024 and was later selected as one of 19 projects under the Australian Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS).
Squadron Energy’s Head of Project Development, Trish McDonald, said the approval was a major step forward for the wind farm.
“The team have been working so hard and should be proud of this next milestone for Spicers Creek,” McDonald said.
“We are now working on post approval, contracting and financing. We will appoint a lead contractor or contractors, and provide them with a list of local businesses that have registered their interest in working on the project.
“Local job opportunities is a key priority and we can’t wait to get businesses on board.
“This project is going to create more than 330 jobs and inject $46.9 million into the regional economy.”
According to Squadron, Spicers Creek Wind Farm will feature up to 117 wind turbines and generate enough electricity to power over 395,000 homes while preventing 650,000 tonnes of emissions annually.
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