Located approximately 33km north of Tumbler Ridge, the Meikle is said to be the largest wind project in British Columbia. It is planned to be completed in late 2016.
Featuring 61 GE wind turbines, the facility is designed to generate clean energy to serve up to 54,000 homes.
Power generated from the project will be sold to BC Hydro under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
The project is expected to support the region with approximately 275 jobs during construction phase and up to nine permanent jobs once operational.
Pattern Development CEO Mike Garland said: "Once operational, Meikle Wind will increase the installed wind power capacity in British Columbia by 38%.
"Meikle Wind will generate strong benefits for the province with an estimated $70min payments for property taxes, Crown lease payments, wind participation rent, and community benefits over the first 25 years of operations."
The Meikle project will be placed on right of first offer (ROFO) list, which will give Pattern Energy the right to purchase.
