Indicative project timeline

Complete - 1 year

• Discussions with landowners.

• Desktop studies of wind farm viability. With access to historic wind data we can assess the wind resource and other related technical and environmental studies to determine that the wind farm is feasible and economically viable. We’re continuing to use mobile wind monitoring units (LiDAR technology) to measure the wind resource on the site.

• Legal agreements for land use and access put in place.

Current Phase - 1-2 years

• Consultation with landowners, iwi and local communities.

• Site investigations, testing and modelling.

• Environmental impact investigations, including potential impact on people.

• Network connection application was submitted to Transpower in November 2022.

• Consent application to be lodged.

• Wind monitoring programme continues.

• Turbine and construction contracts procurement.

3-4 years

• Civil earthworks, roads, foundations, and crane pads.

• Electrical works, underground cabling, transmission lines and substation.

• Transport of substation and turbine components to site.

• Installation and commissioning of wind turbines.

• Communicate project updates with community addressing any concerns.

• Construction and environmental management plans: to minimise impact on people and place.

• Remove temporary facilities and tracks once wind farm is operational.

30+ years

• Wind farm provides electricity to the national grid providing enough power for approximately 150,000 homes.

• Regular maintenance and operation activities occur at the site.

1-1.5 years

• Decision made to either decommission site or upgrade the wind turbines to continue operating.

• If decommissioned, turbines will be dismantled, removed and recycled where practical.