ACT Battery
We pay our respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Project data
Technology
- 52 wind turbines
- V136 – 4.2 MW Vestas
- 180 m blade tip height
Total installed capacity
- 218.4MW
Location
- 16.5 km north-west of Port Fairy
- 4.6 km north-east of Yambuk
Land
- 3,388 hectares
- Primarily agricultural activities
- 10 wind farm host landowners
- 10 transmission line host landowners
Connection
Victoria electricity grid via a 24 km 132 kV
overhead transmission circuit to the existing 500 kV
Tarrone Terminal Station
- Victoria electricity grid
- Via a 24 km 132 kV overhead transmission line
- To the existing 500 kV Tarrone Terminal Station
Energy offtaker
Snowy Hydro
- Snowy Hydro
Contractors
Vestas Australia Wind Technology (turbines and O&M)
Decmil Australia / RJE Global (civil and electrical)
- Vestas Australia Wind Technology (turbines and O&M)
- Decmil Australia / RJE Global (civil and electrical)
Transmission Service Network Provider
AusNet
- AusNet
Project benefits
656,000 CO2 tons of emissions avoided
167,000 households to be supplied with clean energy
280 full time equivalent jobs created during construction
6 long term jobs during operations for the life of the project
$570,000 invested in community engagement and benefit sharing
Project timeline
Project documentation
- Layout
- Planning permit
- Associated documentation
- Construction updates
- Community engagement committee minutes
Community
Find below information about the Community Engagement and Benefit Sharing Plan associated with the Project during the construction and operation phases
Benefits & commitments
As part of the commitments associated with the ACT Battery, a Community Engagement and Benefit Sharing Plan has been implemented, customised according to the community feedback. Our company is financially supporting the delivery of this plan by investing into the community over the life of the wind farm through these key initiatives:
- Neighbour Benefit Program
- Community Benefit Fund
- Other Programs
- Sponsorships & Donations
Community Consultation Committee
A Community Engagement Committee established by our company is comprised of representatives from the local community, the Upper Lachlan Shire Council and GPG Australia to facilitate a direct, two-way channel of communication and information. Consult the minutes of the meetings held by this Committee
Layout
Planning permit
Associated documentation
Community engagement committee minutes
Layout
Planning permit
Associated documentation
Community engagement committee minutes
Information sessions & events
Upcoming sessions & events
- Coming soon, stay tuned
Previous sessions & events
- Dec 2024 – Opening Ceremony (GPG Australia)
- July 2023 – Open Day (GPG Australia)
- December 2021 - Virtual Stakeholder Update (GPG Australia)
Call for applications
Check here for the current applications
Off Site Landscaping Program
News
Get in touch
- Project
- Address: ACT Battery
- Phone: +61 2 6274 3200 or 1800 457 181
- E-mail:
- Contact person
- Name: Debra Dumesny
- Phone: +61 428 867 646
- E-mail: dumesny@globalpower-generation.com.au
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