The order has been placed by Collgar Wind Farm, which was developed by Investec Bank (Australia) and now acquired by UBS International Infrastructure Fund, managed by UBS Global Asset Management, and Australia’s Retail Employees Superannuation Trust (REST). Vestas said that the 206MW Collgar wind farm is its largest single order in Australia.
The contract comprises a full engineering procurement construction contract, a ten-year service agreement and a VestasOnline Business SCADA system. The first turbines are expected on site during Q2 and Q3, 2010 with the whole project expected fully installed by the second half of 2012.
Jorn Hammer, managing director of Vestas Australia, said: “This project is the outcome of a process where all stakeholders have maintained focus on solutions throughout the development phase, which is essential with all large-scale investments. Vestas looks forward to working with all parties involved to ensure that this project will deliver the expected outcome in the years to come.”
