PRESS RELEASE: Transmission assets energised for 530MW Stockyard Hill Wind Farm
The latest chapter in the story of Victorian renewables was written this week with the official energisation of the 132kV transmission line for Goldwind Australia’s Stockyard Hill Wind Farm. The line will connect electricity generated from 149 turbines to the grid – enough power for 390,000 homes – via the newly constructed Haunted Gully Terminal Station (HGTS). The HGTS also officially energised earlier in the month.
Designed, built and owned by Mondo, the energisation of these transmission assets represents the culmination of 18 months’ work for the delivery team, and 14 months of prior planning and design work for the development team. Mondo recognises the contributions of its numerous delivery partners, particularly Zinfra and Jacobs, who supported Mondo in delivering this key piece of Victorian infrastructure.
Kristofer Amato, Senior Project Manager, Mondo, said, “To complete a project of this size is a huge achievement. There are a lot of moving parts in a project like this and the outcome is a testament to the dedication and teamwork between Mondo and our delivery partners. I am particularly proud of our excellent safety record and our successful approach to planning and risk management. Many thanks to all stakeholders involved including the Mondo team, Goldwind Australia, Zinfra, Jacobs and the local community.”
Attention now turns to reinstatement works along the line and the demobilisation of HGTS. Testing will continue on-site until both assets go into official operation when, after nearly 10 years in the making, Goldwind’s Stockyard Hill Wind Farm will start generating electricity for consumers in early 2020.
John Titchen, Managing Director, Goldwind Australia said, “Goldwind Australia and the Stockyard Hill Wind Farm team extend congratulations to Mondo and all those involved with the construction and energisation of the new Transmission Assets for Stockyard Hill Wind Farm. The scope of the work completed is impressive including 78 km of Transmission Line and a 500kV Terminal Station. Stockyard Hill Wind Farm will provide power for the equivalent of 390,000 average Victorian houses per year, and the completion of the Transmission Assets is a key milestone achieved for the project.”
Mondo is proud to support Australia’s renewable energy future and looks forward to continuing the journey with Goldwind Australia.
Key facts (connection assets)
• 132kV transmission line energised on 14 November, 2019
• Haunted Gully Terminal Station energised on 30 October, 2019
• Transmission line approximately 74km in length
• Consists of 279 poles
Key facts (Stockyard Hill Wind Farm)
• Total installed capacity of approximately 530 MW
• Approximately 390,000 average Victorian houses powered per year
• Approximately 2.0 million tonnes of CO2 savings per year
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Media
Construction time-lapse video: https://vimeo.com/338598818
Transformer delivery video: https://vimeo.com/345623083
Helicopter stringing video: https://vimeo.com/343148078
About Mondo
At Mondo, we see a bright future. There have never been more options for how we use electricity, water, gas and transport. We help businesses and communities make sense of what’s possible, then plan and deliver solutions to keep everyone ahead of the rapidly changing landscape.
From connecting Australia’s renewables to the grid, to helping maintain water and gas networks or assisting regional communities achieve their energy goals, we improve the way things flow today, then seek ways to do this even better tomorrow.
Because when we can help make sense of what’s possible, we think you’ll get excited about the future too.
Mondo. Bright Future.
About Goldwind Australia
Established in 2009, Goldwind Australia offers comprehensive wind power solutions, including investment, construction, and operational and maintenance services.
Goldwind Australia is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology; a leading vertically integrated global wind power company offering comprehensive wind power solutions.
