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Mt Emerald Wind Farm

Weekly Update 2nd February

Weekly Update 2nd February

Construction activity for the week included;

  • 8 of 53 WTG now complete. 22 WTG base and mid tower sections erected.
  • 12 of 53 WTG now complete. 23 WTG base and mid tower sections erected.
  • 41% of the turbine components (blades, hubs, towers) delivered to site.
  • 44 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 78% of clearance works complete
  • Construction of substation and switchyard continuing. Second of the main transformers was installed this week.
  • Placement of underground cabling continuing
  • Works continue on upgrades to Site Entry Road (intersection to site compound) including vegetation of batters
  • UXO, Cultural Heritage and Environmental aspects continue prior to vegetation clearance in new areas.
  • Weed contractor has commenced to address issues following recent rainfall.
  • 76 pieces of heavy equipment on-site.
  • Personnel on-site averaged 212.
MEWF Weekly Update 2nd February
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