The Stockyard Hill Wind Farm consists of 149 approved wind turbines located approximately 35 km west of Ballarat. The Stockyard Hill Wind Farm harnesses one of Victoria’s best wind resources and will provide substantial environmental, community and economic benefits, and has the potential to power approximately 425,000 homes annually.

The project commenced construction in May 2018, with the final turbine installation occurring in December 2020.

In May 2022 the project achieved its 5th hold point test, and was approved by the Australian Energy Market Operator and Network Services Provider to generate up to 400MW into the National Electricity Market, further hold point testing continues.

Community Reference Group Applications

We are currently accepting nominations for 2024-26 CRG Memberships. Please click here to go to the nomination form application page.

Photo competition Gallery

A huge thank you to all entrants for the projects photo competition, there were an amazing array of photos.

 The project’s community reference group members were left with the challenge of deciding the winner, and after a voting process we are pleased to announce the following winners:

1st Prize – Mick Franc – pick 19

2nd Prize – Peta Parker – pick 38

3rd Prize – Barry Millar – pick 46

Click here to see all the photos on the project website and we sincerely thank all entrants for their time and commitment to the competition.

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Powerline

For further information in relation to Stockyard Hill Wind Farm Powerline please click here.

Complaints Investigation and Response Plan

To view our endorsed Complaints and Investigation and Response Plan click here

Project maps

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