What’s happening?
All turbines for Wambo Wind Farm are now on site in the Western Downs. Delivery of the final Stage 2 turbines is complete.
This marks a major construction milestone for the project. Stanwell and Cubico Sustainable Investments jointly own the project.
Stage 1 turbines are already installed and feeding energy into the grid as they are energised. The end of Stage 2 deliveries also starts the path toward powering up the second stage.
Why it matters?
The project will add more renewable energy to Queensland’s power supply once fully operational. It will support industrial and commercial customers while feeding energy into the National Electricity Market.
Stanwell CEO Michael O’Rourke said the milestone followed years of work by the joint venture team and principal contractor Vestas.
“Moving 83 turbines across Queensland is no small feat,” Mr O’Rourke said.
“It requires an incredible amount of preparation, careful route planning and close collaboration between our delivery partners, local councils and communities. I want to thank everyone for their efforts and patience to get to this milestone.”
Local Impact
The end of the delivery phase should ease pressure on local roads in the Western Downs and nearby areas.
Cubico Sustainable Investments Country Head of Australia, David Smith, thanked the local community and road users for their patience and cooperation throughout the delivery phase.
“The completion of deliveries marks a significant reduction in oversize and over-mass vehicle movements on local roads,” Mr Smith said.
“Stanwell and Cubico acknowledge the disruption this may have caused and sincerely thank our neighbours and surrounding communities for their understanding during this time.”
By the numbers
- All 83 turbines are now on site for Wambo Wind Farm, marking a major delivery milestone for the two-stage project.
- The wind farm has a total capacity of 500 MW, with Stage 2 set to add another 254 MW once operational.
- When both stages are complete, the project is expected to generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of 312,000 homes.
Zoom In
With Stage 2 deliveries now complete, construction of the remaining turbines will continue before the project moves into testing and commissioning.
Mr O’Rourke said, “With Stage 2 turbine deliveries now complete, construction of the remaining turbines will continue, followed by testing and commissioning.”
He said the next phase will involve strict checks before Stage 2 is fully operational.
“During this phase, turbines will undergo a rigorous series of performance and compliance tests to ensure they are operating safely, correctly and in line with regulatory requirements.”
Zoom Out
Wambo Wind Farm adds to Queensland’s wider clean energy pipeline. Projects like this help lift renewable supply and strengthen energy capacity across the state.
The project also supports large energy users while contributing power to the national market.
What To Look For Next?
The next milestone will come as the remaining Stage 2 turbines are built, tested and commissioned. From there, the second stage can move closer to full operation and add more renewable energy to the grid.