During construction, the wind farm provided a significant boost to the local economy by creating many direct and indirect jobs for local contractors and also several permanent jobs once operations began. Millions have been spent generating new investment in the local economy.
Re-vegetation programs around the wind farm site are helping to promote native flora with over 74,500m2 of land already direct seeded with pasture grasses and 3,000m2 with native grasses which in turn is helping to protect local biodiversity while improving the habitat for native fauna.
Pacific Hydro’s Sustainable Communities fund is providing support for local organisations working to make a positive difference in the community for the life of the project.
