A wind turbine at Berrybank Wind Farm near Geelong in Victoria has reportedly collapsed overnight, prompting calls for a safety audit from the state government opposition.
According to ABC News, the wind turbine collapsed after a night of heavy thunderstorms which saw wind gusts of up to 60kph.
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Photos from the scene show the blades of a wind turbine crumpled in a heap on the ground.
Reports suggest parts of the wind turbine detached in the early hours of Tuesday morning amid thunderstorms and damaging winds.
No injuries have been reported, however, WorkSafe and Energy Safe Victoria personnel are onsite to investigate.
Berrybank Wind Farm owner Global Power Generation Australia has established an exclusion zone around the turbine and temporarily shut down the project.
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“The project’s remaining wind turbines have been temporarily paused, and the site is safely secured,” a spokesperson said.
“An investigation is underway to confirm the root cause of the incident.”
