Wind power firm Vestas has revealed plans for a new 252MW wind farm called Captains Mountain to be built near Millmerran Power Station in Queensland’s Darling Downs.
The $700 million project Captains Mountain Wind Farm proposal comprises 35 wind turbines to be constructed on freehold land within the Toowoomba Local Government Area. Land required for the project is secured through lease agreements with local landholders.
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The project area spans approximately 4,500 hectares, though Vestas notes only a small portion will be impacted during construction. The wind farm is designed to be largely compatible with existing agricultural activities, allowing landholders to continue farming alongside renewable energy generation.
Captains Mountain Wind Farm will connect to the grid via the existing transmission line and is currently undergoing federal environmental assessment.
Vestas says the wind farm has been carefully designed to minimise visual and noise impacts for host landowners and neighbouring properties.
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“As per the guidelines, wind turbines will be located at least 1.5km from neighbouring residences unless otherwise agreed,” the project website states.
Captains Mountain Wind Farm project would support the Queensland Government in achieving its targets of 50% renewable energy by 2030, 70% renewable energy by 2032, and 80% renewable energy by 2035.
