Coopers Gap Wind Farm

In this section

• Powering Australian Renewables Fund
• Project delivery and construction
• News
• Community Fund
• 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.

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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

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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 

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Seventh round of Community Funding Now Open

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 Seventh funding round will open on 1 September and close on 30 September 2020. The round will be for grants up to $3000. 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.

The CCC has resolved this round of funding is specifically for the communities of Bell, Jandowae and Kumbia. Please note, applications from these areas will take priority.

The Community Fund aims to:

• Deliver community wide benefits and to strengthen AGL’s existing links with the local community
• Support the work of existing and future community organisations
• Encourage local community innovation and support for issues of community significance
• Promote local awareness and education supporting the benefits of sustainable renewable energy
• Continue to build and maintain strong relationships with the local and wider communities.

How to apply?

Step 1. Complete the online application form or download the application form and community fund guidelines 
Step 2. Submit your application by 5pm Wednesday 30 September 2020.
Step 3. AGL will contact you by the 2 November 2020 regarding the outcome of your application.

More information

For more information please contact Sue Hogan on 1800 039 600 or email AGLCommunity@agl.com.au.

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FAQs

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.

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