Our projects

Crudine Ridge Wind Farm

  • Pyramul, New South Wales
Crudine Ridge Wind Farm is located on Wiradjuri Country, 45km south of Mudgee. The wind project became fully operational in 2022, producing enough electricity to power more than 75,000 homes and prevent 266,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. The wind farm is supplying clean energy to corporate partners such as Nestle Australia and Sydney Airport.

37 x GE 3.8MW

Wind turbines

Early 2022

Commercial operations

134MW

Maximum capacity

392GWhs

Annual output

Meridian, Sydney Airport, Nestle Australia

PPA partners

75k

Homes powered

266k

Tonnes of emissions avoided

240

Direct jobs created

$21m

Regional investment

Project updates

Year in review

Growth has been our theme for 2022. We completed construction on two wind farms, launched two new projects and delivered
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12 December 2022

Mid Year Review

The transition to renewable energy has well and truly been in the spotlight to date this year. Not only have
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14 July 2022

"We had a lot of fun and we learnt lots about turbines. The turbines were huge and when the blades were spinning above us it made me relaxed. It was really cool when there was a blade on the ground to see what it looked like closer to us instead of it being up in the air."

Hargraves School Student

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Project timeline

Step 1

Project identification and site selection

Identification and site selection is based on an analysis of opportunities and constraints including (but not limited to): distance to the electricity grid, wind resource and population density of the surrounding community. Our team then undertake a number of site visits and consultation with landowners in the area.

Project identification and site selection

Step 2

Project feasibility and community engagement

Site-specific investigations are undertaken to assess the impacts and opportunities of the project and feedback is sought from the local community.

Project feasibility and community engagement

Step 3

Development application and environmental impact statement

A Development Application is made and an EIS prepared which involves a wide range of studies to address stakeholder feedback received to date and to consider the potential environmental and social impacts of the project.

Development application and environmental impact statement

Step 4

Public exhibition and Submissions Report

The EIS is placed on public exhibition through the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. Interested members of the public are invited to have their say during the exhibition period by way of formal submissions. A Submissions Report is then prepared, which aims to respond to the submissions received.

Public exhibition and Submissions Report

Step 5

Assessment and development consent

The project documents are assessed by the relevant government authorities. If determined, Development Consent is granted alongside a range of conditions specific to the project.

Assessment and development consent

Step 6

Post approval, contracting and financing

A lead contractor(s) to build the project is appointed and all pre-construction approvals and consents are finalised. During this phase, the lead contractor(s) is provided with a list of local businesses that have registered their interest and capabilities through the project website.

Post approval, contracting and financing

Step 7

Procurement

During this phase our lead contractor(s) seek tenders and engage contractors and suppliers to undertake the scope of the works. Orders are then placed for major components such as the wind turbines.

Procurement

Step 8

Early works and design

Initial site activities commence, such as minor clearing and provision of access roads along with establishing a site construction compound. Off-site detailed design works commences in parallel.

Early works and design

Step 9

Major civil works

During this phase of the construction the bulk of the civil works takes place. This includes the construction of new internal access roads, excavation and construction of the turbine foundations, installation of the internal electrical reticulation system, construction of the high voltage substation and main transmission line network.

Major civil works

Step 10

Wind turbine erection

This is where the visual aspect of the wind farm starts to emerge, with large cranes lifting the tower sections, nacelle, hub and blades into place.

Wind turbine erection

Step 11

Commissioning

In order to export power to the grid, each turbine is required to undergo several performance tests. It is during this stage that you will start to see turbines spinning and ultimately the whole of the wind farm complete.

Commissioning

Step 12

Operations

The project is operating in accordance with relevant approval conditions and management plans. Compliance with conditions of approval and management plans is monitored as required throughout the life of the project.

Operations

Step 13

Decommissioning

The design life of the wind turbines will be at least 30 years. At the end of their useful life, the wind turbines and electrical equipment will be either replaced and the wind farm repowered, or the project will be decommissioned, and the site returned to its original use at the expense of the project.

Decommissioning

Squadron Energy in the community

St George Illawarra Dragons teach health and resilience in the Central West

St George Illawarra Dragons, in partnership with Squadron Energy, delivers an impactful Community Blitz in the state's Central West yearly.

The program, the Best You Can Be Blitz, sees the players and club community staff speak at schools and host workshops for students across the region.

In the latest program, NRLW stars Keele Browne and Ella Koste visited eight schools in Ilford, Kandos, Dunedoo, Mendooran and Gilgandra over three days.

A touch footy clinic was also held in Dunedoo along with a Win the Morning event with the Gilgandra Shire Breakfast Club.

Workshops hosted by the club provide advice on staying active, learning how to practice tolerance, respect and inclusiveness, the importance of good sleep, screen time management, hydration, nutrition, and the importance of taking care of the environment.

New playground beloved by local families

Squadron Energy's Crudine Ridge Wind Farm supported the creation of a playground in Windeyer for residents.

The playground, which was unveiled to the public by Mid-Western Regional Council in early August, has been highly popular with local families and is used frequently.

Features of the park include swings, a slippery dip, a ladder and ropes for climbing.

On its opening day, Squadron Energy also helped supply food for attendees.

Local tennis court to be restored with help from Squadron Energy

An aging tennis court will be completely restored for the small community of Turondale after backing from Squadron Energy.

The funds for the upgrade have been provided by Squadron Energy's Crudine Ridge Wind Farm via Bathurst Regional Council's Voluntary Planning Agreement.

The restoration for the court includes a new court slab, upgraded net and perimeter fencing.

Our community approach

Community benefit fund

A community benefit fund has been established in the form of a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) with the Mid-western Regional and Bathurst Regional Council.

Crudine Ridge Wind Farm will contribute $4.8m over the life of the project. The funds will be split between the two councils according to the number of the turbines installed within each local government area.

The funds will be allocated by each council to enhance community projects and initiatives in accordance with their community plan.

VPA documents are provided below.

Community sponsorships

The Crudine Ridge community sponsorship program provides funds or in-kind support to community organisations and events in the Mid-Western Shire and Bathurst Regional Council areas.

The program supports initiatives that strengthen our local community, through programs that make a positive and lasting contribution

Priority areas for the program include:

• Education and training initiatives
• Community development programs
• Health and wellbeing
• Environmental initiatives

Community sponsorship application

Community consultative committee

The purpose of a community consultative committee (CCC) is to provide a forum for open discussion.

It is a space for us to speak with representatives from the community, the council and other stakeholders about specific matters relating to the project.

The CCC follows the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s Community Consultative Committee Guidelines for State Significant Projects. Meeting minutes are provided below.

If you would like to get in touch with your local CCC member, please contact the Independent Chairperson:

David Johnson:

johnson08@iinet.net.au

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Key documents

Environmental Assessment

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Response to Submissions

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App 01 Land Tenure

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App 02 Proposed Subdivision

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App 03 Wind Farm Coordinates

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App 04 Greenhouse Gas Savings Tool

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Response to Submissions November 2013 Report

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App 05 DGRs

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App 06 Stakeholder Responses Part B

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App 07 CCC EOI form

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App 08 Newsletters

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App 09 Environmental Noise Guidelines

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App 10 Noise Report

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App 11 LF Noise & WTG BWEA

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App 12 Ecological Assessment - A

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App 12 Ecological Assessment - B

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App 12 Ecological Assessment - C

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App 13 Heritage Report - A

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App 13 Heritage Report - B

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App 14 Traffic & Transport Report - A

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App 14 Traffic & Transport Report - B

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App 15 CASA

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App 16 Aviation Report

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App 17 Guidelines for Landing Areas

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App 18 Impacts on Radiocommunications

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App 19 Communications Responses

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App 20 Bush Fire Risk Assessment

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App 21 Bushfire Plan

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App 22 Water & Soil Report

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App 23 Department of Lands Response

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Response to Submissions November 2013 Appendix 1 Supplementary Noise

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Response to Submissions November 2013 Appendix 2 Noise

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Response to Submissions November 2013 Appendix 3 Transport

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Response to Submissions November 2013 Appendix 4 Route survey part 1

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Response to Submissions November 2013 Appendix 4 Route survery part 2

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Response to Submissions November 2013 Appendix 5 CRWF Position paper

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Response to Submissions November 2013 Appendix 6 Project and transport maps

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Response to Submissions November 2013 Appendix 7 Transport

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Response to Submissions November 2013 Appendix 8 Ecology

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Response to Submissions November 2013 Appendix 9 Heritage

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Response to Submissions November 2013 Appendix 10 EPA correspondence

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Response to Submissions November 2013 Appendix 11 MWRC cover letter

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Modification 1 EA December 2018 main report

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Modification 1 EA December 2018 main Appendices

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Modification 1 Supplementary Information February 2019 Main Report

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Modification 1 Supplementary Information February 2019 Attach C Report

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Modification 1 Supplementary Information February 2019 Attach C Report part 1

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Modification 1 Supplementary Information February 2019 Attach C Report part 2

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Modification 1 Supplementary Information February 2019 Attach C Report part 3

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Modification 1 Supplementary Information February 2019 Attach C Report part 4

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Modification 2 EA April 2020 Main report

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Modification 2 EA April 2020 Appendix 1 Ecology

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Modification 2 EA April 2020 Appendix 2 Heritage Part A

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Modification 2 EA April 2020 Appendix 2 Heritage Part B

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Modification 2 Additional Information Ecology May 2020

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CRWF_EIS_Vol 2 (figures)

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Modification 3 August 2020

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Landscape Visual Impact Assessment A

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Landscape Visual Impact Assessment B

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Reduced Turbine Layout Option A May (77 WTG)

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Reduced Turbine Layout Option B May (60 WTG)

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Supplementary Wireframe Visual Analysis

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EPBC Consent 2011/6206

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EPBC Consent 2011/6206 Transfer of Approval Notice

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Environmental Protection Licence 21090

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State Significant Development MOD 3

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Environmental Management Strategy

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Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan

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Biodiversity Management Plan

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Bird and Bat Adaptive Management Plan

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Traffic Management Plan

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Final Layout Plan

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Pollution Incident Response Management Plan Notification Sheet

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Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement

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EPL Annual Statement of Compliance 2025

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EPL Annual Statement of Compliance 2024

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EPL Annual Statement of Compliance 2023

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EPL Annual Statement of Compliance 2022

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EPL Annual Statement of Compliance 2021

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EPL Annual Statement of Compliance 2020

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EPL Annual Statement of Compliance 2019

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EPBC Annual Compliance Report 2025

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EPBC Annual Compliance Report 2024

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EPBC Annual Compliance Report 2023

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EPBC Annual Compliance Report 2022

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EPBC Annual Compliance Report 2021

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EPBC Annual Compliance Report 2020

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Independent Environmental Audit 2025

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Independent Environmental Audit 2025 Response

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Independent Environmental Audit 2022

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Independent Environmental Audit 2022 Response

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Independent Environmental Audit 2020

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Independent Environmental Audit 2020 Response

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Independent Environmental Audit 2019

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Independent Environmental Audit 2019 Response

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BBAMP Monitoring Report Year One

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BBAMP Monitoring Report Year Two

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BBAMP Monitoring Report Year Three

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Operational Noise Compliance Testing

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APR Vegetation Clearing Report

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Complaints Register 2022-2026

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Complaints Register 2021

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Complaints Register 2018 - 2020

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Voluntary Planning Agreement - Bathurst Regional Council

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Voluntary Planning Agreement - Mid-Western Regional Council

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Meeting 1 - 3 Year 2013

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Meeting 4 Year 2014

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Meeting 5 Year 2015

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Meeting 6 Year 2016

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Meeting 7 - 9 Year 2017

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Meeting 10 - 12 Year 2018

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Meeting 13 - 15 Year 2019

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Meeting 16 Year 2020

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Meeting 17 Year 2021

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Meeting 18 - 19 Year 2022

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Meeting 20 - 21 Year 2023

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Meeting 22 - 23 Year 2024

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Meeting 24 - 25 Year 2025

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About Squadron Energy

Squadron Energy is Australia’s leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia. We are 100% Australian owned and we are here for the long term. We have 2 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy in operation and under construction. With proven experience and expertise across the project lifecycle, we work with local communities and our customers to lead the transition to Australia’s clean energy future.
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Contact us

Operations manager

Kacee Milnes

Mailing address

GPO Box 1858, Canberra ACT 2601

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    The selection of future wind farm locations involves a combination of desktop searches, physical investigations and, fundamentally, landowner interest and community support.