Wind. It means the world to us.
Vestas is developing a wind farm in the Western Downs region of Queensland near the township of Tara. The Project is expected to have a capacity of approximately 1.2GW and will invest more than $3 billion into the region.
At a glance
The Project is expected to deliver the following local and Statewide benefits:
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Up to 164 wind turbines
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Generating up to 1.2GW of low cost energy
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Powering up to 559,000 homes
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300-400 construction jobs, 30-40 operation jobs
News highlights
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Tara Wind Farm engages with Indigenous businesses
We attended the Indigenous Business Connector Series event in Tara, hosted by TSBE.
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TWF conducts thermal resistivity testing
Tara Wind Farm recently undertook site investigations to assess soil thermal resistivity.
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TWF sponsors The Gums Sports Club
$6,000 to fund the attendance of paramedics at the local Motorbike Gymkhana and Enduro event.
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Thanks for visiting us!
We enjoyed visiting Tara in early July for our second community information drop-in session.
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TWF sponsors Tara Shire State College
$22,000 towards the purchase of large fans to cool the school’s sports hall.
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TWF sponsors Tara Bowls Club
Supporting the Tara Open Fours Carnival in April 2025.
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Supporting St Joseph's School
Funding for kids to attend the Year 4 - 6 school camp.
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Supporting Tara Polocrosse Club
Financial support to improve the fields at Tara Showgrounds.
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Tara and District Junior Rugby League Club
We’re sponsoring the Tara Panthers for their 2025 season!
Contact us
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