Wind Prospect to develop a 700 MW wind project in Victoria

Wind Prospect is exploring the possibility of developing a wind farm with up to 125 turbines and a total capacity of about 700 MW near Hexham. Located within the Moyne Shire between Hexham, Caramut and Ellerslie, the project will be known as the Hexham Wind Farm. The area has been chosen primarily due to its high wind resource and location to existing transmission infrastructure.

Wind Prospect has been undertaking wind monitoring at the site for some time. The company is now undertaking further feasibility studies and engaging with key stakeholders. Up to 14 landowners are involved in the project, which will have turbines with a blade tip height of up to 250 m.

Associated infrastructure would include new access tracks, underground cabling and other electrical infrastructure. Existing roads and tracks around and through the proposed area may also need upgrading to enable suitable access and temporary infrastructure would also be required during the construction phase. Furthermore, new overhead transmission lines would be required, although the length and location will depend on an assessment of the most suitable location for the project to connect to the existing transmission network.

It is expected that the wind farm would operate for at least 25 years and would produce about 2400 gigawatt hours (GwH) per year, enough to power  550,000 houses per year.