Coopers Gap Wind Farm – which will be one of Australia's largest wind farms upon completion in 2020 – is a great example of AGL's commitment to building a sustainable energy future for all Australians.
The second greenfield project developed by the Powering Australian Renewables Fund (PARF), the Coopers Gap Wind Farm will have a capacity of 453 MW and produce around 1,510,000 MWh of renewable energy – powering approximately 264,000 average Australian homes.
Location
Coopers Gap Wind Farm is 250 km north-west of Brisbane near Cooranga North, between Dalby and Kingaroy. The site is located on land that's mainly used for cattle grazing and other farming activities.
It connects to a new Powerlink substation along the Western Downs to Halys 275 kV transmission line built by Powerlink.
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Transport
Delivery of wind turbine components from Port of Brisbane to Coopers Gap Wind Farm have been completed. Check out the latest images below or watch the media coverage on the first blade delivery (courtesy of Channel 7 Brisbane).
The final blades are installed
In this section
- Powering Australian Renewables Fund
- Project delivery and construction
- News
- FAQs
- Community complaints and enquiries
Powering Australian Renewables Fund
AGL reached financial close on the sale of Coopers Gap Wind Farm to the Powering Australian Renewables Fund (PARF) in August, 2017.
AGL anticipates the total development investment associated with the Coopers Gap project will be approximately $850 million, funded through a combination of PARF partners’ equity and a lending group comprising Westpac Banking Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Societe Generale, DBS Bank, Mizuho Bank and ABN Amro.
The $22 million sale of the project into PARF includes AGL writing a power purchase agreement at a bundled (i.e. including both electricity and associated renewable energy certificates) offtake price of less than $60/MWh (real) for an initial five years. There is a put/call option to extend for the following five years at the same or lower price. AGL expects to recognise nil profit on sale from the transaction.
Project delivery and construction
Following the financial close on the sale of the project to PARF, construction proceeded on Coopers Gap Wind Farm with substation earthworks in September 2017, with first generation in June 2019.
GE and civil engineering construction company CATCON won the major contract to develop and build the wind farm. They will be responsible for:
- supply, transportation, erection, fit-out and commissioning of 123 wind generation turbines
- design and construction of turbine foundations, internal road and hardstand network, and electrical reticulation system
- external road upgrades
- construction of an Operations and Maintenance Facility
News
- Last wind turbine completed at Coopers Gap Wind Farm, April 2020
- Generation starts at Australia’s biggest wind farm, August 2019
- Giant blades power Coopers Gap Wind Farm, June 2019
- Big blades turn at Coopers Gap Wind Farm, November 2018
- The largest wind turbine blades ever transported in Australia begin their journey, September 2018
- Australia’s largest wind farm project set to begin construction, February 2018
- AGL Coopers Gap Wind Farm set to proceed, August 2017
- AGL granted permit to build up to 115 wind turbines at Coopers Gap, June 2017
- AGL hosts Coopers Gap Wind Farm community meeting, May 2017
- AGL Coopers Gap Wind Farm steps forward, February 2017
- AGL encourages community to have their say on Coopers Gap Wind Farm, September 2016
- AGL continues to progress Coopers Gap Wind Farm, August 2016
- AGL to update the community on Coopers Gap Wind Farm, June 2016
- AGL Coopers Gap Wind Farm declared a Coordinated Project, June 2016
- AGL maintains commitment to Coopers Gap Wind Farm, March 2016
Community newsletters about the project are also available:
- 2nd quarter 2020
- 3rd quarter 2019
- 2nd quarter 2019
- 3rd quarter 2018
- 2nd quarter 2018
- 1st quarter 2018
- 4th quarter 2017
FAQs
The project is located in an area with consistent wind, a strong electricity grid and local community support. The addition of renewable generation aligns with state and federal renewable energy targets.
During construction of the wind farm, up to 200 people will be employed. Once constructed, it's expected that 15 to 20 permanent full-time employees will be required.
GE CATCON welcome expressions of interest and capability statements from suppliers and prospective employees.
AGL anticipates the total development investment associated with the Coopers Gap project will be approximately $850 million.
At their highest point, the blade tips will be 180m above ground level. Each blade is about 70m long. And each turbine will have the capacity to produce either 3.6 MW or 3.8 MW of power.
The Coopers Gap Wind Farm will incorporate 123 wind turbines, access tracks, hardstands, electrical reticulation system, electrical connection works and associated infrastructure. Located on 10 properties, it will have a generating capacity of 453 MW.
Australia’s electricity generation fleet is transitioning to create a more sustainable energy future. Large scale wind and solar generation will play a large part in this transition.
The project is currently on track to become operational mid 2020.
During construction, there will be minor impact on the environment. Please refer to the Environmental Impact Study under the 'Environment' section on this page for more information.
AGL will keep the local community updated throughout the construction process. Please refer to 'Community' section on this page for more information.
Community complaints and enquiries
AGL understands that we don’t always get it right, and we want to be informed when we don’t. If you would like to provide any feedback, good or bad, or simply ask some questions, please feel free to get in touch via the following channels:
AGL Community Complaints and Enquiries Hotline: 1800 039 600
Email: AGLCommunity@agl.com.au
Mail: AGL Community Complaints & Enquiries, Locked Bag 14120 MCMC, Melbourne VIC 8001
Learn more about how we handle your general customer complaints on our complaints page.
In this section
- Overview
- Community engagement
- Community Fund
- Successful Community Fund recipients
- Work opportunities
Overview
As a long-term owner-operator of wind farms, AGL is committed to being a valued member of the local community. We will develop constructive working relationships and communication channels with the community in order to build community trust and pride in the Coopers Gap wind farm. The project will contribute to a more sustainable future through the supply of renewable energy to the wider community.
A Ground Breaking Ceremony to commemorate the works was held on Wednesday 7 February 2018. The ceremony was attended by new Energy Minister Lynham. AGL General Manager Power Development, Dave Johnson, spoke at parliament house on 15 February 2018 for a TSBE event.
Community engagement
Our goal is to build community trust and pride in the Coopers Gap Wind Farm. To do this, we are developing constructive working relationships and open communication channels within the community.
As a first step, we have set up a Coopers Gap Wind Farm Community Consultative Committee (CCC). Through this committee – which meets periodically – any community issues or concerns can be appropriately addressed; and the local community can work directly with the AGL project team.
The CCC is voluntary. Members include stakeholders and community representatives who have an interest in or connection to the project. If you are not a member, you are welcome to attend meetings and, if time permits, ask questions at the end.
The CCC is guided by these terms of reference. You can review archived agendas, minutes and presentations from the CCC in the document tab above.
For detailed studies on wind farms and health, please see the document tab above.
Seventh round of Community Funding Now Closed
AGL is committed to making a sustainable and positive contribution in the communities which we operate. This includes the Queensland regions South Burnett and Western Downs.
The Community Fund targets a range of community needs including; health, social welfare, safety, environment, education and youth, sport, recreation, culture, arts and economic development.
More information
For more information please contact Community Relations on 1800 039 600 or email AGLCommunity@agl.com.au.
Successful Community Fund recipients
- Bell Bunya Community Centre Association Inc
- Ironpot Farmers Hall Association
- Bell Art Group Inc
- Woorroolin Warriors Cricket Club Inc
- Bell State School
- Bell Theatre Group Inc
- Dalby Men's Shed Inc
- Bell & District Golf Club
- Bell Memorial Public Hall Inc
- Kumbia Neighbourhood Watch Rural Inc
- Jandoawe Amateur Swimming Club Inc
- Kumbia and District School of Arts Inc
- Kumbia State School P&C Association
- The Scout Association of Australia, Queensland Branch Inc - Dalby
- Scout Association Kingaroy
- Cooranga North Memorial Hall Committee Inc.
- Bell Bunya Community Centre Association Inc.
- Jandowae Squash Club
- Jandowae Netball Club Association Inc.
- Jandowae Men's Shed Inc.
- Kumbia State School P&C Association
- Bell & District Golf Club
- Nanango and District Cricket Club Inc.
- Kumbia Kindergarten
- Kumbia and District Memorial School of Arts Inc.
- Jandowae Junior Rugby League
- Kumbia State School
- Bell State School
- Jandowae Golf Club
- Red Earth Foundation auspicing South Burnett Women
- Jandowae Kindergarten Association Inc
- Kumbia Race Club Inc
- Kumbia Racecourse and Recreation Reserve Association Inc (KRRRA)
- Kumbia and District Memorial School of Arts Inc
- Bell & District Golf Club
- Kumbia and District Memorial School of Arts Inc
- Jandowae Domiciliary Support Committee Inc
- Bell RSL Sub Branch (Qld) Inc.
- Bell Theatre Group Inc.
- Kumbia Tennis Association
- Ironpot Rural Fire Brigade
- Bell Bunya Community Centre
- Jandowae Memorial Hall Association Inc.
- Kumbia Neighbourhood Watch Rural Inc.
- Jandowae Squash Club Inc.
- Ironpot Farmers Hall Association
- Kumbia State School P&C Association
- Kumbia and District Historical Society Inc.
- Jandowae Business Group
- Bell Bunya Community Centre Association Inc.
- Jandowae Amatuer Swimming Club Inc.
- Kumbia Race Club
- Kumbia Tennis Association
- Kumbia Kindergarten
- Cooranga North Memorial Hall Committee Inc.
- Kumbia and District Memorial School of Arts Inc.
- Jandowae and District Progress and Heritage Assoc Inc.
- Jandowae Business & Community Group Inc.
- Bell RSL Sub Branch (Qld) Inc.
- Kumbia State School P&C Association
- Jandowae and District Tennis Association Inc.
- Bell Bunya Community Centre Association Inc.
- Bell Theatre Group Inc.
- Bell State School
- The Jandowae and District Progress and Heritage Association Inc.
- Bell Cemetery Trustees
- Kumbia & District Memorial School of Arts Inc Committee
- Jandowae Timbertown Festival Inc.
- Bell Presbyterian Church (Cooranga North Branch)
- Jandowae Pony Club
- Jandowae Prep-10 State School Parents and Citizens Association
- Jandowae Netball Association
- Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club
- Cooranga North Memorial Hall Committee
- Kumbia Kindergarten Inc.
- Jandowae and District Show Society Inc.
- Kaimkillenbun State School P&C
- Bell Bunya Community Centre Association Inc.
- QCWA Kumbia Branch
- Bell State School P&C Association
- Bell Show Society Inc.
- Bell & District Golf Club Inc.
- Jandowae Amateur Swimming Club Inc.
- Jandowae Timbertown Festival Inc.
- Youth Club Boxing Club
- Kumbia Community Group
More information
For more information please contact James Tolcher on 1800 039 600 or email AGLCommunity@agl.com.au
Work opportunities
GE CATCON continues to welcome expressions of interest and capability statements. Please submit your expression of interest to coopersGapWF@catcon.com.au or send your resume to hr@catcon.com.au.
Opportunities for work during the construction phase of the project could be pursued directly with the following companies:

Opportunities for work during the operational phase can be pursued directly with GE.
Environmental impact study
The Stage 1 Environmental Impact Statement was approved by the Office of the Coordinator-General (OCG) on 1 March 2017. Development Permit for a Material Change of Use (MCU) for Stage 1 was received on 24 May 2017 and Stage 2 on 12 June 2017.
Approval related documents
- Social Impact Management Report 2020
- Social Impact Management Report 2019
- Social Impact Management Report 2018
- Coordinator-General Evaluation report
- Stage 1 MCU Approval
- Stage 2 MCU Approval
- Minor Change to Stage 1 MCU Approval
- Minor Change to Stage 2 MCU Approval
- Second Minor Change to Stage 1 MCU Approval
Environment
- Volume 1 - Abbreviations and Terms
- Volume 1 - Table of Contents
- Volume 1 - Chapter 1 Introduction
- Volume 1 - Chapter 2 Project Description
- Volume 1 - Chapter 3 Legislative Framework
- Volume 1 - Chapter 4 Noise and Vibration
- Volume 1 - Chapter 5 Visual Amenity
- Volume 1 - Chapter 6 Shadow Flicker
- Volume 1 - Chapter 7 Electromagnetic Interference
- Volume 1 - Chapter 8 Aviation
- Volume 1 - Chapter 9 Hazards, Health and Safety
- Volume 1 - Chapter 10 Socio-economic Assessment
- Volume 1 - Chapter 11 Land Use and Planning
- Volume 1 - Chapter 12 Flora and Fauna
- Volume 1 - Chapter 13 Transport
- Volume 1 - Chapter 14 Surface Water
- Volume 1 - Chapter 15 Groundwater
- Volume 1 - Chapter 16 Topography, Geology and Soils
- Volume 1 - Chapter 17 Waste Management
- Volume 1 - Chapter 18 Cultural Heritage
- Volume 1 - Chapter 19 Sustainability and Climate Change
- Volume 1 - Chapter 20 Project Commitments
- Volume 2 - Chapter 1 Introduction
- Volume 2 - Figures Chapter 2 Project Description
- Volume 2 - Figures Chapter 4 Noise and Vibration
- Volume 2 - Figures Chapter 5 Visual Amenity
- Volume 2 - Figures Chapter 7 Electromagnetic Interference
- Volume 2 - Figures Chapter 9 Hazards, Health and Safety
- Volume 2 - Figures Chapter 10 Socio-economic Assessment
- Volume 2 - Figures Chapter 11 Land Use and Planning
- Volume 2 - Figures Chapter 12 Flora and Fauna
- Volume 2 - Figures Chapter 13 Transport
- Volume 2 - Figures Chapter 14 Surface Water
- Volume 2 - Figures Chapter 16 Topography, Geology and Soils
- Volume 3 - Appendix A Terms of Reference
- Volume 3 - Appendix B Terms of Reference Cross Check
- Volume 3 - Appendix C Preliminary Geotechnical Assessment
- Volume 3 - Appendix D Flora and Fauna Appendices
- Volume 3 - Appendix E Preliminary Offset Strategy
- Volume 3 - Appendix F Noise and Vibration
- Volume 3 - Appendix G Community Engagement and Response
- Volume 3 - Appendix H Health Literature Review
- Volume 3 - Appendix I Land Values
- Volume 3 - Appendix J Aviation Advisory Report
- Volume 3 - Appendix K Shadow Flicker Assessment
- Volume 3 - Appendix L EMI Assessment
- Volume 3 - Appendix M State Development and Assessment Provision Compliance Assessment
- Volume 3 - Appendix N Study Team
Community Consultative Committee
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - August 2020
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - March 2020
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - December 2019
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - October 2019
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - June 2019
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - March 2019
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - December 2018
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - August 2018
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - May 2018
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - March 2018
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - November 2017
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - August 2017
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - May 2017
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - February 2017
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - November 2016
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - October 2016
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - August 2016
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - June 2016
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - March 2016
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - December 2015
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - November 2014
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - May 2014
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - 20 February 2014
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - 19 September 2013
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - 20 June 2013
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - 21 March 2013
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - 21 February 2013
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - 17 January 2013
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - 15 November 2012
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - 18 October 2012
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - 20 September 2012
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - 16 August 2012
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - 19 July 2012
- CGCCC Meeting Agenda - 14 June 2012
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - August 2020 DRAFT
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - March 2020
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - December 2019
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - October 2019
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - June 2019
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - March 2019
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - December 2018
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - August 2018
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - May 2018
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - March 2018
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - November 2017
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - August 2017
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - May 2017
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - February 2017
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - November 2016
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - October 2016
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - August 2016
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - June 2016
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - March 2016
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - December 2015
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - November 2014
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - May 2014
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - 20 February 2014
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - 19 September 2013
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - 20 June 2013
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - 21 March 2013
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - 21 February 2013
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - 17 January 2013
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - 15 November 2012
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - 18 October 2012
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - 20 September 2012
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - 16 August 2012
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - 19 July 2012
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - 14 June 2012
- CGCCC Meeting Minutes - 24 May 2012
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - August 2020
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - March 2020
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - December 2019
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - October 2019
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - June 2019
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - March 2019
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - December 2018
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - August 2018
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - May 2018
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - March 2018
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - November 2017
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - August 2017
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - May 2017
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - February 2017
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - November 2016
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - October 2016
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - August 2016
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - June 2016
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - March 2016
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - December 2015
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - November 2014
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - May 2014
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - 20 February 2014
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - 19 September 2013
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - 20 June 2013
- Property Values Presentation - 20 June 2013
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - 21 March 2013
- Traffic Report Presentation - 22 March 2013
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - 21 February 2013
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - 17 January 2013
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - 15 November 2012
- Shadow Flicker Presentation - 20 September 2012
- Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Presentation - 20 September 2012
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - 16 August 2012
- Presentation on Noise Report - August 2012
- Draft Terms of Reference - August 2012
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - 19 July 2012
- Presentation on Noise Report - July 2012
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - 14 June 2012
- Summary Futureye Conclusions AGL - 13 June 2012
- Draft Updated Acoustic Report - 6 June 2012
- Draft Criteria for Experts (Noise) - June 2012
- CGCCC Meeting Presentation - 24 May 2012
- Community Consultative Committee - May 2012
Wind Farm and Health
- Wind industry statement on confidentiality clauses in landowner contract
- Department of Industry, Resources and Energy NSW - Wind Farms in NSW
- Wind Energy - The Facts, Wind Farms and Health, Clean Energy Council, January 2015
- Wind Turbine Noise and Health Study: Summary of Key Findings, Government of Canada
- Wind Farms and Health - Position Statement - Australian Medical Association, March 2014
- Waterloo Wind Farm Environmental Noise Study, Environmental Protection Authority, South Australia, November 2013
- Infrasound levels near wind farms and in other environments. Environment Protection Authority, South Australia, January 2013
- Wind Farms, Sound and Health: Technical information - Department of Health, Victorian Government, April 2013
- Wind Farms, Sound and Health - Department of Health, Victorian Government, April 2013
- Are wind farms noisy? - Clean Energy Council (video), November 2010
- Farms Technical Paper - Wind Environmental Noise - Clean Energy Council,November 2010
- Wind Turbines and Health - A Rapid Review of the Evidence, National Health and Medical Research Council, July 2010
- Wind Turbines and Health - A Public Statement - National Health and Medical Research Council, July 2010
- CEC - There's power in wind
- CEC - Power prices
- CEC - Wind energy update
- Fact Sheet - CEC Benefits of Wind in Australia
- Wind farms, sound and health: Community information
- Wind farms, sound and health: Technical information
- Public Statement - Wind Turbines and Health
- Rapid Review of Evidence - Wind Turbines and Health
- Fact Sheet - Wind turbines and low frequency noise fact sheet
- Clean Energy Council (video) - Are wind farms noisy?
- Farms Technical Paper - Wind Environmental Noise
- Position Statement - Health and wind turbines
- Infrasound measurements from wind farms and other sources
- Wind Turbine Sound and Health Effects - An Expert Panel Review
- South Australia Economic Impact Report (Halletts)
- Victoria Economic Impact Assessment (Macarthur and Oaklands Hill)