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Mt Emerald Wind Farm

Weekly Update 6th December

Weekly Update 6th December

Construction activity for the week included;

  • 5 of 53 WTG now complete (WTG 3,4,5,8,9) with WTG 6, 7, 14 and 15 expected in next two weeks.
  • 40 of 53 foundations poured. Excavation and preparation of foundations continuing. Backfilling and earthing of poured foundations continues.
  • Continuation of earthworks for turbine access roads; approximately 74% of clearance works complete
  • Construction of substation and switchyard continuing. Control Building delivered to site.
  • Placement of underground cabling continuing
  • Works continue on upgrades to Site Entry Road (intersection to site compound)
  • UXO, Cultural Heritage and Environmental aspects continue prior to vegetation clearance in new areas.
  • Component deliveries included blades, hubs and towers. Next shipment of tower section due in Cairns Port on weekend.
  • 70 pieces of heavy equipment on-site.
  • Personnel on-site averaged 185.
MEWF Weekly Update 6th December
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