FAQs

The site was selected due to its proximity to Western Power’s electricity transmission line, strong overnight wind, and access to predominantly cleared, freehold agricultural land which is well suited to a wind farm development.

We have approval for a wind farm with capacity to generate up to 150 megawatts - enough to power approximately 100,000 homes.

The renewable energy generated by the King Rocks Wind Farm would avoid approximately 200,000 tonnes of carbon emissions per year.

A competitive tender process will be undertaken to appoint construction contractor(s).

In constructing the wind farm, priority will be given to local employment where possible. In addition to local employment, the project is expected to require up to 200 workers who may need temporary accommodation. Synergy is currently assessing the workforce requirements which will determine the appropriate size of the temporary accommodation facility.

A competitive tender process will be undertaken to appoint an operations and maintenance contractor.

Background noise monitoring and modelling of the turbine noise has been completed. The wind farm will be designed to ensure that noise levels comply with allowable limits.

King Rocks Wind Farm will establish a community investment program to support activities and initiatives that give back to the local community each year. We will work with the community to ensure this is meaningful and appropriate.