Murra Warra Wind Farm will have a positive impact on your community – both economically and environmentally. CREATING JOB GROWING THE ECONOMY OPPORTUNITIES Long term, the local economic benefit We expect 150 construction jobs and 9 to the community will be $42m over 25 operational jobs will be created during years. this phase of construction. TACKLING CLIMATE SUPPORTING THE CHANGE COMMUNITY We will generate enough clean Each year $1000 per turbine will electricity to power 220,000 Victorian be put towards funding community homes annually. 900,000 tonnes of projects and good causes. This will greenhouse gases will also be reduced work out to be a total of $2.2m each year. over 25 years. Your Views Are Important To Us Since planning the Murra Warra Wind Farm, we’ve involved the community along Date ............../............../............... the way. Now with Stage 1 of construction commencing, it’s important that we continue listening to your feedback. 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The National Wind Farm Commissioner is an independent Wind Farm COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER role appointed by the Australian Government. The role of the Commissioner ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ is to receive and refer complaints from concerned community residents about APRIL 2018 wind farms, as well as promote best practices in regards to the planning and ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ operation of wind farms. Phone: 1800 656 395 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ Email: [email protected] Mail: National Wind Farm Commissioner, PO Box 24434, Melbourne VIC 3001 A Sustainable Future. Stage 1 Construction Timetable Once complete, the Murra Warra Wind Farm will play a key role in Australia’s renewable energy Stage 1 will comprise of 61 turbines in the south west of site. future. With overwhelming support from the community, we are now pleased to announce the launch of the construction of Stage 1. What to expect Telstra Led Power Purchase Agreement What this means for you During this stage of construction, there will be an increase in light and heavy vehicle movement. You might also see an increase Showing their support for renewable energy, some of This landmark agreement will bring investment in to the in the number of workers in high visibility clothing in and around town. This will create an opportunity for growth in services such Australia’s leading organisations, ANZ, CCA, Telstra and area and create a job boost for regional Victoria. With more as, long and short-term accommodation, trade supplies, transport, retail services and entertainment. As construction commences University of Melbourne, have entered in an innovative, long- companies supporting renewable energy, there will be more there will also be potential for employment opportunities. term power purchase agreements that will cover the First Stage opportunities to build new projects. In addition to reducing of the Murra Warra Wind Farm. Australia’s emissions, this will also bring a stability of income to local landowners. The Numbers • 61 Turbines from Senvion • Rotor diameter is 144m, which is • Internal track ways and road about the width of the Melbourne upgrades approx. 30km • 3.7MW rated capacity of each Cricket Ground turbine • Overhead cabling approx. 5km • Civil works turbine foundation Powered By Our Partners • Hub height 139m approx. 550m3 concrete • Underground cabling approx. 35km • Total height to tip 211m, • Reinforcing steel approx. 70tonnes approximately the same height as PROJECT DEVELOPERS CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS the Dooen Tower This project is a joint venture with RES Australia and The wind farm will be built by a Senvion/Downer consortium. Macquarie Capital. Senvion RES Australia Senvion is a world-leading manufacturer and RES Australia is part of a family owned distributor of wind turbines. For Stage 1 of this global company RES Group, one of the project, they are supplying 61 turbines that will Each blade weighs world’s leading independent renewable have a total capacity of 226 megawatts. They approx. 20 tonnes energy companies – with over 100 wind are also responsible for delivering installation, farms developed worldwide. They were erection of all the turbines, and ongoing service responsible for the development of the 61 and maintenance. turbine Taralga Wind Farm in NSW, the 75 turbine Ararat Wind Farm in Victoria Downer BLADE and the 70MW Emerald Solar Farm in LENGTH Queensland. RES will oversee and manage Downer is one of Australia’s top civil and 70.5m the entire project. electrical contractors. Downer will be responsible for all the design and construction of all civil and Macquarie Capital electrical works. Weight of hub approx. Macquarie Capital is the co-developer, 49 tonnes equity financier and financial adviser to AusNet Services TOTAL HEIGHT HUB HEIGHT Weight of nacelle TO TIP 211m 139m approx. 131 tonnes Stage One of the Murra Warra Wind Farm AusNet Services is owner and operator of the project. They have invested approximately high voltage grid network in Victoria. They will $A2.5 billion in green energy globally since construct the terminal station, which is the 2011 across onshore renewables – including point where all electricity from the wind farm is Weight of towers solar – offshore wind, biomass and waste approx. 433 tonnes to energy, and battery storage. In 2017, exported into the network. they were the number one ranked global renewables project financial adviser. MARCH 2018 COMMENCE APRIL 2018 COMMENCE OCTOBER 2018 COMMENCE DECEMBER 2018 COMPLETED FEBRUARY 2019 COMMENCE MARCH 2019 COMPLETION AUGUST 2019 Mobilisation Civil & Electrical