Central Queensland Power (CQP) has partnered with CleanCo to progress the Moah Creek Wind Farm development.
The Moah Creek Wind Farm, located 30km west of Rockhampton in Central Queensland, will generate 372MW of clean energy, enough to power 194,000 homes.
“We are excited by the huge opportunity the partnership presents to accelerate the transition to clean energy in the Central Queensland region and to support Queensland’s plans to achieve its ambitious renewable energy targets,” CQP Director Anette Deveson stated.
The project is expected to generate $600 million in Queensland’s economy, creating 400 construction jobs and 15 ongoing local jobs in operations.
“Upon its completion, the Moah Creek Wind Farm will generate enough energy to power 194,000 homes, meaning the Palaszczuk Government can continue to put ongoing downward pressure on power bills,” Minister for Energy and Public Works Mick de Brenni said.
The project’s development phase is expected to be completed by mid-2025.
According to the Queensland Government, the project demonstrates CleanCo and the State Government’s commitment to delivering renewable energy and emissions reduction targets.
“We are delighted to partner with CQP in the development of the Moah Creek Wind Farm which, at 372MW will add significant capacity to our portfolio and allow us to provide our customers with tailored clean energy solutions and advance Queensland’s decarbonisation journey,” CleanCo CEO Tom Metcalfe stated.
“CleanCo is committed to working with CQP to ensure this critical project is delivered in collaboration with the local community. We recognise our responsibility to get this right for all stakeholders, to ensure maximum economic value flows to regional Queensland, while protecting the environment,” Metcalfe added.
The project marks the start of the State Government’s $500 million investment in a 2.3GW pipeline of large-scale wind and solar projects in Central Queensland, which will be owned and operated by CleanCo.
“Because of our publicly-owned energy generators, the Palaszczuk Government can deliver an orderly, timely and sustainable pipeline of renewable energy projects,” Treasurer Cameron Dick said.
The pipeline of projects in Central Queensland is expected to create employment for around 4,000 Queenslanders during construction, establishing the region as a key player in Australia’s renewable energy sector.
The Central Queensland renewable energy portfolio will create jobs, develop the region’s economy, and decarbonise some of Queensland’s most energy-intensive sectors.
