Construction has started on the 105MW King Rocks Wind Farm, a Synergy-led renewable energy project 35km north-east of Hyden in Western Australia.
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King Rocks Wind Farm will feature 17 wind turbines and will generate enough power for up to 70,000 homes. Towers up to 125m with turbine blades of up to 80m long take the total height of each wind turbine to about 206m.
The project will also involve construction of associated infrastructure such as roads, transmission lines and substation facilities.
The WA Government has committed $513 million towards the project.
The wind farm will provide an economic boost to the region by creating about 200 jobs during construction, with other jobs during operations over the next 30 years.
King Rocks Wind Farm is expected to be completed in 2027.
WA Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said, “Work starting on the King Rocks Wind Farm is fantastic news for the Wheatbelt and WA. It will provide reliable, renewable power for households and businesses, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth in the region.
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“King Rocks Wind Farm is another example of how the Cook Government is delivering the projects that will enable Western Australia to exit state-owned coal fired power assets and transform the state into a renewable energy powerhouse.”
