The proposed 166MW Stony Creek wind project in Queensland, a collaboration between Greenleaf Renewables and Enerfin, has received approval from the Federal government, marking a significant milestone for the joint venture.
The Federal government's department of climate change, energy, the environment, and water (DCCEEW) granted clearance under national environmental law, with the implementation proceeding under strict conditions to safeguard animal species and habitat, as outlined in Thursday's government statement.
Situated west of Biggenden in Queensland's North Burnett regional council, the wind park is set to feature up to 23 turbines, generating an estimated output equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of approximately 88,000 homes. The AUD 350 million (USD 229.6m/EUR 213.6m) project will also incorporate a battery storage component.
Greenleaf Renewables, the original developer of the Stony Creek project, welcomed Enerfin, a subsidiary of Spanish infrastructure builder Elecnor SA, as a partner in the venture during the summer. Construction is anticipated to commence in late 2024 or early 2025, according to the partners' projections.
