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Weekly Update 15th November

Weekly Update 15th November

Construction activity for the week included;

  • Tower erection - tower and hub installed at WTG 5. High winds preventing blade install. Base and mid tower section installed at WTG 3, 4 and 9.
  • 34 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 61% of clearance works complete
  • Works complete on wind farm substation bench. Construction of substation continuing. Main transformer foundation poured
  • 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. Animal Ethics Committee conducted site visit with positive feedback.
  • Component deliveries included blades, hubs and towers.
  • 70 pieces of heavy equipment on-site.
  • Personnel on-site averaged 185.
  • Qld WH&S inspectors attended site - no major issues with small improvements discussed
MEWF Weekly Update 15th November
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