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The Star
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Tasmanian landowners and Gamuda co-develop clean energy portfolio
Gamuda partners with Tasmanian landowners to co-develop over 600 MW of wind and solar generation and 600 MW of battery storage in Central Tasmania. PETALING JAYA: Gamuda's wholly-owned Australian subsidiary, Gamuda Holdings Pty Ltd, has signed a landmark agreement with local Tasmanian landowners to co-develop a portfolio of large-scale renewable energy projects in central Tasmania. The portfolio represented a combined capacity of 600 megawatt (MW) of wind and solar energy generation and up to 600MW of battery storage. The portfolio, which includes Weasel Solar Farm and Cellars Hill Wind Farm, has been led by prominent Tasmanian landowners – the Downie Family with development partner Alternate Path. 'The Downie Family has held pastoral land in Tasmania for over 200 years, and Peter Downie is a respected community member and renewable energy advocate. 'As a landowner-led project portfolio, the project planning has been developed in close collaboration with local landowners, community and government to be sensitive to the local environment and deliver local community jobs and benefits, including energy rebates to households within a 12km radius of the portfolio,' said Gamuda in a statement. It will take an equity stake in the portfolio to secure development rights for the current and future projects and deliver them under sole-source engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts. This will set the company up with a pipeline of energy construction work through to 2029. The agreement is subject to foreign investment review board's approval. 'Central to its equity investment in the portfolio, Gamuda is committed to continue the landowner-led principles of the portfolio which will be delivered in partnership with the Downie Family and Alternate Path. Gamuda has been increasing its capacity and capability in the energy sector over the last 18 months to leverage Australia's clean energy transition. The company's strategy has been to invest in 'shovel ready' solar and wind projects while also selectively bidding for EPC contracts in solar, wind, pumped hydro and transmission projects. The company is engaged under early contractor involvement agreements for Alinta Energy's Oven Mountain pumped hydro energy project in New South Wales and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partner's Capricornia energy hub in Queensland. Gamuda's chief strategy and growth officer Jarred Hardman said the Central Tasmania portfolio perfectly fits Gamuda's energy strategy to become a leading end-to-end renewable energy developer, builder, and owner of energy assets to accelerate Australia's clean energy future. 'This deal represents Gamuda's first significant investment in renewable energy development in Australia. 'This builds upon our ongoing success of Goulburn River solar farm and Boulder Creek wind farm in Australia since 2024 where we are delivering a US$4.5bil pipeline, and is supported by our energy experience across a range of projects internationally.' Subject to further planning and development processes and approvals, construction of Weasel solar farm is estimated to commence in financial year 2027 (FY27) and Cellars Hill Wind Farm in FY28.
ABC News
15-06-2025
- Climate
- ABC News
Minimum temperatures to return to average for much of Queensland after wintry week
Though parts of Queensland continued to shiver through below-average minimum temperatures this morning, a reprieve is in sight for those struggling with the big freeze. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast minimum temperatures will move back towards average in most of the state tomorrow. "In general … the maximum and minimums will be closer together," duty forecaster Sophie Ninnes said. Brisbane's minium temperatures will return to double digits on Tuesday, along with much of the Wide Bay and coastal parts of the Capricornia region, while in the Darling Downs and Granite Belt it will range between three and seven degrees Celsius. As for the wintry blue skies, while the southern half of the state will stay clear, cloud and showers will start to develop in the north, where the minimum temperatures will hover around the mid to late teens from tomorrow. Ms Ninnes said the reason for the cooler temperatures last week was a front that brought in southerly winds and Antarctic air from the south. "Then we had a big high sitting over the state, which meant that that cool air lingered along with the westerly winds as well bringing in the dryness from the centre of the country." She said now that the next system is coming through and the high moves off, those winds will turn more easterly and south-easterly, particularly on the coast. The forecast also showed mostly average maximum temperatures for large parts of Queensland, other than the southern peninsula and central eastern parts, which will stay on the cooler side thanks to a cloud band. "That'll mean that the surface can't warm up, so those temperatures won't get quite as high," Ms Ninnes said. "But other than that, we're looking at roughly average maximum temperatures as well." According to Ms Ninnes, northern parts of the state may also see some rainfall developing today, with the main falls to come tomorrow, despite it being the dry season. "In terms of rainfall totals, we could see falls up to 20 to 40 millimetres across Monday and Tuesday, but we may see some isolated falls in excess of 60 millimetres through there as well."
ABC News
29-05-2025
- Climate
- ABC News
Queensland braces for winter's arrival with 'cloudy, cool and wet' days
Parts of Queensland have already rugged up for winter's impending arrival as the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) forecasts a "cloudy, cool and wet" start to the weekend. Senior meteorologist Angus Hines said eastern parts of the state could expect a return of wet conditions and continued cold snap from Friday. "Cloudy, cool and wet … that really describes the end of the week into the weekend," he said. "But as the week comes to a close that rain will really target the east coast and it honestly could be quite wet anywhere from Townsville down to the New South Wales border." On Thursday, parts of Townsville recorded more than 40 millimetres of rain. The weather bureau said the most significant rainfall would be in Capricornia around Rockhampton and surrounding areas. "For Brisbane and right across the south-east, there will be showers around but perhaps not quite the persistent rain that's expected," Mr Hines said. "By Sunday we'll start to get back to perhaps what is typical for this time of the year and it becomes clear and those temperatures do rebound." While the rain and cold front starts to clear on Sunday, the BOM said the expected rainfall totals and lower temperatures on Friday and Saturday would not break any records. "Not big totals compared to what some of these areas might have seen in summer, which of course tends to bring those heavier falls and the higher risk of flooding," Mr Hines said. "Some places could see 30 to 50mm. While that might not be a lot compared to what they could see in a summer storm, it's quite a lot for this time of year. "Probably the coolest of the temperatures are going to be between Bowen and Bundaberg." On Saturday, a major fireworks competition will dazzle the Gold Coast, with pyrotechnicians from Belgium and the United States duking it out. In previous years, thousands of spectators watched the show from the Surfers Paradise foreshore but additional locations at Broadbeach, the Broadwater and HOTA Parklands have been added to protect beaches damaged by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred in March. Gold Coast pyrotechnician Nick Kozij's team will also be putting on a fireworks display at SeaFire. Even with overcast and damp conditions expected on Saturday, he said the event would go ahead "rain, hail or shine". "The only thing that would stop [it] would be another Cyclone Alfred coming through," he said. "A few days ago we had terrible conditions out on the ocean but now it's looking much more favourable. "If it rains, bring an umbrella and enjoy the show."
Courier-Mail
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Courier-Mail
Pre-polling begins for Federal Election 2025 for Capricornia, Flynn
Don't miss out on the headlines from Rockhampton. Followed categories will be added to My News. With the 2025 Federal Election merely two weeks away on May 3, pre-polling stations have opened up across the country. Capricornia has six candidates, Emily Mawson (Labor), Stephen Andrew (Trumpet of Patriots), Cheryl Kempton (Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party), Kerri Hislop (Family First), Michelle Landry (LNP) and Mick Jones (The Greens). Read about them here. Meanwhile, nine people are vying for the seat of Flynn, including John Anderson (Independent), Helen Madell (Labor), Peter Zunker (Trumpet of Patriots), Peter Dorian (Family First), Paul Bambrick (The Greens), Lance Price (Gerard Rennick People First), Duncan Scott (Independent), Colin Boyce (LNP) and David Harris ((Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party). Below is a list of pre-polling stations across Central Queensland. CAPRICORNIA James Lawrence Pavilion (Electorates: Capricornia and Flynn) 1 - 47 Exhibition Rd, Wandal Tuesday, April 22 – Thursday, April 24: 8.30am – 5.30pm Saturday, April 26: 9am – 4pm Monday, April 28 – Thursday, May 1: 8.30am – 5.30pm Friday, May 2: 8.30am – 6pm Gracemere Community Hall Training Rooms (Electorates: Capricornia and Flynn) 6 - 12 Barry St, Gracemere Saturday, April 26: 9am – 4pm Monday, April 28 - Thursday, May 1: 8.30am – 5.30pm Friday, May 2: 8.30am – 6pm Capricorn Coast Cricket Club (Electorates: Capricornia and Flynn) Yeppoon Showgrounds, 26 Morris St, Yeppoon Tuesday, April 22 - Thursday, April 24: 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday, April 26: 9am - 4pm Monday, April 28 - Thursday, May 1: 8.30am - 5.30pm Friday, May 2: 8.30am - 6pm Blackwater QCWA Hall (Electorates: Capricornia and Flynn) 1 Ardurad Rd, Blackwater Saturday, April 26: 9am - 4pm Monday, April 28 - Thursday, May 1: 8.30am - 5.30pm Friday, May 2: 8.30am - 6pm Moranbah Arts Council Building (Electorate: Capricornia) 38 Bacon St, Moranbah Saturday, April 26: 9am - 4pm Monday, April 28 – Thursday, May 1: 8.30am - 5.30pm Friday, May 2: 8.30am - 6pm Clermont Civic Centre (Electorate: Capricornia) 21 - 25 Daintree St, Clermont Tuesday, April 29 – Thursday May 1: 8.30am – 5.30pm Friday May 2: 8.30am - 6pm Mackay Showgrounds 500 Pavilion (Electorates: Capricornia and Dawson) 24 Milton St, Mackay Tuesday, April 22 – Thursday, April 24: 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday, April 26: 9am - 4pm Monday, April 28 – Thursday, May 1: 8.30 am - 5:30 pm Friday, May 2: 8.30am - 6pm Sarina QCWA Hall (Electorate: Capricornia) 2 Brewers Rd, Sarina Saturday, April 26: 9am - 4pm Monday, April 28 - Thursday, May 1: 8.30am - 5.30pm Friday, May 2: 8.30am - 6pm FLYNN 157 Goondoon St (Electorate: Flynn) Gladstone Central Tuesday, April 22 - Thursday, April 24: 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday, April 26: 9am - 4pm Monday April 28 - Thursday, May 1: 8.30am - 5.30pm Friday, May 2: 8.30am - 6pm Saturday, May 3: 8am - 6pm Boyne Tannum Community Centre - Heron Room (Electorate: Flynn) Cnr Hayes Ave & Wyndham Ave, Boyne Island Saturday, April 26: 9am - 4pm Monday, April 28 - Thursday, May 1: 8.30am - 5.30pm Friday, May 2: 8.30am - 6pm Saturday, May 3: 8am - 6pm Agnes Water QGAP (Electorate: Flynn) 71 Springs Rd, Agnes Water Tuesday, April 22 - Thursday April 24: 9am - 4.30pm Monday, April 28 - Thursday, May 1: 9am - 4.30pm Friday, May 2: 9am - 6pm The Old Fabric Nook (Electorate: Flynn) Biloela Shoppingworld, 2-16 Gladstone Rd, Biloela Tuesday, April 22 - Thursday, April 24: 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday, April 26: 9am - 4pm Monday, April 28 - Thursday May 1: 8.30am - 5.30pm Friday, May 2: 8.30am - 6pm Emerald Showgrounds Pavilion 2 - HIA Building (Electorate: Flynn) 26654 Capricorn Hwy, Emerald Tuesday, April 22 - Thursday, April 2: 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday, April 26: 9am - 4pm Monday, April 28 - Thursday, May 1: 8.30am - 5.30pm Friday, May 2: 8.30am - 6pm Saturday, May 3: 8am - 6pm
