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Solar power plant would be further boost for Whyalla

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Published 28th September 2017
Whyalla Mayor Lyn Breuer has welcomed State Government planning approval for an Adani-built solar power plant in Whyalla

The City of Whyalla would welcome the prospect of an Adani-built solar power plant.

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Mayor Breuer was responding to the announcement that diversified infrastructure company Adani, had received State Government planning consent for its proposed $200 million solar energy farm in Whyalla.

“We would be pleased at the prospect of Adani coming here to build a solar power plant,” Mayor Breuer said.

“This would build on other potential projects planned for here.

“We would welcome Adani, the jobs it will create and the opportunity to strengthen our economy.” 

The plant has been earmarked for a 400-hectare site to the north of Whyalla’s Industry Estate on undeveloped land at the end of Industry Drive (below).

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