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Representatives from Adani Australia have met with the City of Whyalla elected members to further outline its plans for a new solar farm in the city.
Adani has obtained State Government planning approval for a proposed $200m solar farm at Whyalla Barson to the south of the Whyalla Conservation Park. The proposed solar farm would generate 300,000MWh of power each year.
Adani Australia Renewables CEO, Jennifer Purdie, said the Whyalla Council and South Australian Government should be commended for their partnership approach to delivering solar energy to the community.
“Thanks to the support of the Whyalla Council and the South Australian Government we received development approvals late last year, which put us in a positive position to progress design work and commercial negotiations,” she said.
“Planning and negotiation stages are expected to continue through to the end of 2018 with the intent to contribute to South Australia’s energy mix so that it is affordable, reliable and secure energy for industry and the wider community.
“We look forward to continuing our consultation and partnership with the local community as we progress the project towards delivery stages.”
Adani said the final project commencement decision was targeted for the third quarter of this year and at the peak of construction, the proposed project would generate up to 150 jobs.
CEO Chris Cowley said the City of Whyalla was “keen to see the project go ahead” and encouraged by the progress to date.
“This proposed solar farm would be a further boost for Whyalla and our reputation as an emerging renewable power hub in South Australia,” Mr Cowley said.
“As the city continues to strengthen and grow its economy, we are always keen to work with and support investors that recognise Whyalla as a desirable location for their projects and industry.
“We will do everything in our power to make sure these sort of projects get over the line to create more jobs and economic prosperity in our region.”
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