The Queensland government has announced $766 million in funding for a major wind farm as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk foreshadows “the biggest energy announcement” in the state’s history.
Billed as Australia’s largest publicly-owned wind farm, the project in the South Burnett, northwest of Brisbane, will include up to 150 turbines and potentially generate enough electricity to power 230,000 homes.
“It will also create around 200 jobs during construction and 15 ongoing jobs when operational,” Premier Palaszczuk said.
“It’s investments like this that will ensure we deliver on our net-zero ambitions and our promise to Queenslanders to become a global renewable energy superpower.”
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk (right) and Andrew Forrest (left) from Fortescue Future Industries talks to the media during a hydrogen announcement at Incitec Pivot on Gibson Island in Brisbane, Australia on Oct. 11, 2021. (AAP Image/Darren England)
The announcement follows the state government pointing to this Wednesday’s State of the State address as one to watch for a major announcement in the climate and energy space….