CIMIC is moving forward with Australia's energy transition through two new projects

CIMIC Group companies have secured two new strategic projects in Australia that strengthen their leadership in energy infrastructure and their contribution to the transition to a low-carbon economy. The projects include the construction of a wind farm as well as essential measures to ensure the stability and reliability of the power grid

Neoen's Narrogin Wind Farm in Western Australia

CIMIC Group companies UGL and CPB Contractors have been selected by Neoen and Envision to construct Neoen’s 179 MW Narrogin Wind Farm in Western Australia, a project that supports the state’s energy transition and growing demand for reliable, lower-emissions power.

Located approximately 200km south-west of Perth near the towns of Narrogin and Williams, the development will comprise 23 of Envision Energy’s EN-182, 7.8 MW wind turbine generators and associated energy infrastructure.

UGL and CPB Contractors will deliver the full balance-of-plant scope to Neoen. Works include the design, supply and installation of access roads, hardstands, turbine foundations, collector circuits and a high-voltage substation.

UGL and CPB Contractors will also support Envision Energy in their scope of work covering the transportation and installation of the wind turbines and associated logistics on the project.

ACS Group and HOCHTIEF Chief Executive Officer and CIMIC Group Executive Chairman Juan Santamaria said: “Neoen’s Narrogin Wind Farm will support Western Australia’s transition to cleaner energy while contributing to long-term power security. It reflects our focus on delivering essential infrastructure for major renewable energy projects that support economic growth, strengthen energy systems and create sustainable outcomes for communities.”

Site works are scheduled to commence this quarter.

Critical grid-stabilising works in New South Wales

CIMIC Group’s UGL has been awarded a contract by Transgrid to deliver enabling works for synchronous condensers at its Wellington and Darlington Point substations in New South Wales.

The project forms part of the first phase of Transgrid's System Strength Plan, involving installation of 10 synchronous condensers at five sites to support the stability and reliability of the state's electricity network as it transitions from coal-fired generation to renewable energy.

UGL's scope includes civil and building works to support the future installation of the synchronous condensers, including earthworks, foundations, underground services and the construction of facilities to house electrical and communications systems.

The works are being delivered as part of a NSW Government Priority Network Infrastructure Project, helping to ensure the transmission network remains secure and resilient as increasing volumes of renewable energy are connected to the grid.

ACS Group and HOCHTIEF Chief Executive Officer and CIMIC Group Executive Chairman Juan Santamaría said: "Reliable, resilient transmission infrastructure is critical to Australia's energy transition. This project will strengthen the NSW electricity network, providing the system strength needed to maintain grid stability as the energy mix evolves. UGL’s proven capability in delivering complex energy infrastructure will play an important role in delivering these works for Transgrid."

Construction activities have commenced.