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Mount Emerald Wind Farm

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  • MT EMERALD WIND FARM – COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

    12th December 2018
    ADVISORY COMMITTEE – CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Mt Emerald Wind Farm is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for …Read More »
  • MEWF Newsletter September 2018

    5th December 2018
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  • MEWF Newsletter August 2018

    5th December 2018
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Newsletters
  • MEWF – Newsletter #19 – September 2018
  • MEWF – Newsletter #18 – August 2018
  • MEWF – Newsletter #17 – May 2018
  • MEWF – Newsletter #16 – November 2017
  • MEWF – Newsletter #15 – October 2017
  • MEWF – Newsletter #14 – August 2017
  • MEWF – Newsletter #13 – June 2017
  • MEWF – Newsletter #12 – April 2017
  • MEWF – Newsletter #11 – Feb 2017
  • MEWF – Newsletter #10 – Nov 2016 #2
  • MEWF – Newsletter #9 – Nov 2016
  • MEWF – Newsletter #8 – Oct 2016
  • MEWF – Newsletter #7 – Aug 2016
  • MEWF – Newsletter #6 – May 2016
  • MEWF – Newsletter #5 – May 2014
  • MEWF – Newsletter #4 – March 2012
  • MEWF – Newsletter #3 – Sept 2011
  • MEWF – Newsletter #2 – June 2011
  • MEWF – Newsletter #1 – March 2011
News

MEDIA RELEASE: NINE COMMUNITY GROUPS FIRST TO BENEFIT FROM WIND FARM FUND

29th March 2019

 A school’s project to encourage healthy eating and enjoyment of the area’s abundant local produce will be among the first to benefit from the Mount Emerald Wind Farm Community Fund.  Walkamin State School’s Kitchen and Garden Program was one of nine projects chosen for the fund’s first grants, after an advisory committee made up of…

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MEDIA RELEASE: COMMUNITY GROUPS SET TO BENEFIT FROM WIND FARM FUND

20th March 2019

 The launch of the Mount Emerald Wind Farm Community Fund has sparked strong interest from local groups, with more than 40 applications received from Far North Queensland organisations.  Ratch-Australia, the owner and operator of the wind farm, will donate $200,000 to support local causes every year of the turbines’ working lives.  Now that applications have…

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Latest News

MT EMERALD WIND FARM – COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

12th December 2018

ADVISORY COMMITTEE – CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Mt Emerald Wind Farm is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the 3 community positions for the voluntary role of Advisor to the Mt Emerald Wind Farm Trustee of the Community Benefit Fund.

MEWF Newsletter September 2018

5th December 2018

MEWF Newsletter August 2018

5th December 2018

Community Fund Press Release

4th December 2018

Mount Emerald Wind Farm seeking locals to manage $200,000 community fund. As the 180MW Mount Emerald Wind Farm near Walkamin nears completion, project developer Ratch Australia Corporation is following through on its commitment to a $200,000 per year Community Benefit Fund to sponsor projects or initiatives that improve the quality of life for local communities.…

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MEWF Newsletter May 2018

17th July 2018

MEWF November 2017 Newsletter

30th November 2017

MEWF – Newsletter #16 – November 2017

MEWF October 2017 Newsletter

16th October 2017

MEWF – Newsletter #15 – October 2017

Critical elements complete 26/07/2017

13th August 2017
  • Bulk earthworks at Powerlink substation bench now complete. Placement of final capping layer remains. Crushing of cap delayed due to Quoll in rack stockpile.
  • Site Access Road. Road up the hill is now open to be used for access.

MEWF Feb Newsletter

14th February 2017

Please find the latest Mt Emerald Wind Farm Newsletter.

  • MEWF – Newsletter #11 – Feb 2017

Preferred contractors

14th November 2016

Construction of the $360 million Mount Emerald Wind Farm near Mareeba remains on track for a December start after Mount Emerald Wind Farm developer Ratch Australia Corporation announced today that it had selected its preferred contractors for the project.

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Community Consultation Committee

14th November 2016

RATCH Australia Corporation has set up a Community Consultation Committee for Mt Emerald Wind Farm to promote local feedback and ensure the project’s long term success. RATCH formed the 10-member committee in September after receiving 20 applications. It comprises local Independent Chair, Professor Steve Turton and Project Secretariat and eight community representatives. Cairns based RATCH…

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Project Newsletters

MEWF Newsletter September 2018
5th December 2018
MEWF Newsletter August 2018
5th December 2018
MEWF Newsletter May 2018
17th July 2018
MEWF November 2017 Newsletter
30th November 2017
MEWF October 2017 Newsletter
16th October 2017

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Community

Local Procurement

Local procurement has commenced, with: • Koppens and Mareeba Crane Hire constructing the concrete culvert to protect the irrigation channel during December 2016. • A new vehicle purchased from Mareeba Toyota, January 2017 • Contracting of the MBarBarrum Aboriginal Corporation to undertake Cultural Heritage surveys and assist with environmental surveys during the entire construction period.…

3rd March 2017

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Project and Compliance Updates

Feb 2017: Letters of Consent received from Government to begin

Early works commenced February 14th on the transport depot laydown area at the base of the site. All pre-start UXO, Cultural Heritage and Environmental surveys have been conducted to verify the site is ‘ready to go’. Flagging of works area has occurred to limit the extent of clearing, in preparation for pad establishment. Letters of…

3rd March 2017

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www.ratchaustralia.com


Contact details for RATCH-Australia offices:

Brisbane Office: 07 3214 3400

Address: PO Box 12833, George Street Qld 4003



Sydney Office: 02 8913 9400

Address: PO Box 1058, North Sydney NSW 2059




24 hour community call line: 1800 280 013

Project email address: info@mtemeraldwindfarm.com.au

Project mailing address: PO Box 1058, North Sydney NSW 2060

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