Far West
Approval has been granted for the construction of a $200 million, 53 megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant in western NSW.
A $200 million, 53 megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant is planned to be built in western NSW as part of the ‘Solar Flagships’ program.
Planning approval has been granted for a $70 million gold mining project in Far West NSW.
Planning approval of a $70 million gold mining project in Far West NSW is considered imminent, after a draft approval conditions were issued this week.
Two major solar energy initiatives will go ahead in western NSW following a $130 million Federal Government grant to support the projects.
Opportunities for suppliers and contractors to be involved in the construction of a major wind farm in western NSW are likely to arise in the coming year.
Stage 2 of a study investigating a major NSW gold-base metals project has commenced.
Construction of the Silverton Wind Farm in western NSW is likely to commence in 2013 after energy utility AGL acquired 100 per cent of shares in the project.
A tin, gold, copper and non-ferrous metals explorer remains hopeful of a mid-year commencement of construction on its $70m gold project in Far West NSW.
Mining operations at the Mt Boppy Gold Project are likely to commence immediately upon the granting of planning approvals, with opportunities for suppliers likely.
