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Mortlake South Wind Farm
The Mortlake South Wind Farm is proposed for a site 5 kilometres south of Mortlake in the Moyne Shire of south western Victoria.
The wind farm will be constructed on cleared, open and level predominantly dairy farming country. The location is highly exposed to consistent winds across this part of the state.
Planning approval was originally granted by the State Government in 2010. In April 2017, the Minister for Planning approved an amendment to the planning permit to allow for the use of contemporary wind turbine technology. The A$250m project will generate significant economic activity in the Moyne Shire and surrounds.
Current Permit Information
A link to the Planning Permit is available to view here
General Information
- Location
- Approximately 5km south of the Mortlake township, within the Moyne Shire
- Project Configuration
- Up to 42 turbines.
- Maximum Tip height:
- 186 metres
- Anticipated construction completion
- October 2020
Benefits
- The project will provide a substantial additional economic focus in the Moyne Shire, independent of, but complimentary to ongoing dairying, grazing, cropping, tourism and associated service activities of the shire.
- Generate a construction peak workforce of 80-100 construction jobs.
- Provide 5-10 ongoing full time positions on site.
- Provide a diversified income for host landowners.
- Provide a substantial increase in Moyne shire’s rates base.
- Result in the establishment of a Shared Benefits Program to strategically deliver added value to the local region over the lifecycle of the project.
- Clean energy equivalent to the consumption of around 66,000 homes annually.
To Download a copy of the Mortlake South Wind Farm Factsheet, please click here.
Community Engagement and Shared Benefits Program
ACCIONA has established an information hub within Mortlake's Information Centre. The Information Centre is located at 103 Dunlop Street Mortlake and is open Monday-Friday, 9am to 4pm. Here you will have an opportunity to speak with one of ACCIONA's staff as well as view material relating to the project. If you prefer to register a set time please call our freecall community information hotline 1800 283 550, or contact us by email at mortlake@acciona.com or via post at PO Box 252, South Melbourne VIC 3205.
Would your community group benefit from a sponsorship grant? ACCIONA is now taking applications.
As part of our commitment to supporting local communities, the ACCIONA Mortlake Wind Farm sponsorship fund is inviting community groups to apply for grant in 2018.
Sponsorship application forms can be accessed here. Applications close on Friday 9 March 2018.
For more information, please call our toll-free community hotline number on 1800 283 550 or send an enquiry to mortlake@acciona.com
To view the latest Mortlake South Wind Farm newsletter please click here.
Supply and Contracting Opportunities
ACCIONA Energy is committed to supporting local industry participation and is encouraging local suppliers and contractors that are interested in conducting business for the project to register your interests via the ICN Gateway. Click here to register.
Enquiries, Feedback and Complaints
For further information about the project, or to provide feedback or lodge a complaint:
Phone: 1800 283 550
Email: mortlake@acciona.com
To review our Complaints and Response Management Plan, click here.
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