Location
Millmerran, Queensland
The Captains Mountain Wind Farm is proposed approximately 15 km southwest of Millmerran and 80 km southwest of Toowoomba, with access via the Gore Highway.
The project area covers approximately 4,500 hectares, although only a small portion will be disturbed during construction. The wind farm is being designed to coexist with existing agricultural operations, enabling landholders to continue farming while hosting renewable energy infrastructure.
The development will be constructed on freehold land within the Toowoomba Local Government Area. Land required for the project is secured through lease agreements with local landholders, ensuring long-term benefits for both the community and the renewable energy sector.
Environmental Considerations
While the population density in the area is relatively low, there are several residences within and around the project site. The wind farm has been carefully designed to minimise visual and noise impacts for both host landholders and neighbouring properties.
In line with current best practice and community expectations, wind turbines will be located at least 1.5 kilometres from non-host residences, unless otherwise agreed with the landholder.
The project area is largely cleared of dense vegetation, helping to reduce potential impacts on native flora and fauna. As part of the approvals process, independent environmental specialists are conducting detailed assessments across key areas, including:
- Visual and landscape impacts
- Noise and vibration
- Biodiversity and habitat values
- Cultural heritage
- Social and community impacts
The project is also located near existing high-voltage transmission infrastructure, minimising the need for new overhead powerlines and enabling a more efficient connection to the grid.
Vestas is committed to working closely with local landholders, Traditional Owners, and the broader community to ensure the project is developed responsibly and with minimal disruption, while contributing to Queensland’s clean energy future.
An Ambitious Target
The Captains Mountain Wind Farm project would support the Queensland Government in achieving its targets of 50% renewable energy by 2030, 70% renewable energy by 2032, and 80% renewable energy by 2035.
Captains Mountain Wind Farm is proud to be playing a part in the state’s energy transition.
Excellent Wind Resource
Vestas has identified the Captains Mountain area for its strong wind resource. We are using a range of innovative instrumentation and data analysis techniques to model the wind characteristics at site. The results so far have been promising.