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.
The Project is committed to delivering long‑term benefits to the local community. A Community Benefit Fund has been established for the life of the Project, providing an annual contribution of $1,050 per megawatt. In addition, eligible neighbouring landholders located within 5 km of a turbine may receive voluntary payments of $15,000 per year for the duration of the Project.
The Project is expected to deliver local and Statewide benefits
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Up to 164 wind turbines
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Powering up to 559,000 homes with low cost energy
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300-400 construction jobs, 30-40 operation jobs
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Community Benefit Fund will contribute more than $1 million per year
News highlights
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Tara Wind Farm team at 2026 Tara Show
The Tara Wind Farm had a fantastic day at the Tara Show on 7 March 2026.
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TWF supports Tara Futures Group event
Tara Wind Farm sponsored the rides and amusements at the 2025 Tara Community Christmas Carnival.
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Connecting with the Tara community
The Tara Wind Farm Project team recently held two community drop-in sessions in Tara.
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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!
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