The Ryan Corner Wind Farm site is located in South-Western Victoria near the township of Yambuk, 16.5km north west of Port Fairy within the Moyne Shire Local Government Area. The project covers an area of approximately 3,388 Ha and comprises 52 wind turbines with a capacity of 4.2MW, totalling 218MW.
Ryan Corner Wind Farm was officially opened in December 2024, and is one of the largest wind farms in the state of Victoria, with 52 turbines producing 218 megawatts (MW) – enough to power 167,000 homes.
Decmil delivered the Civil Balance of Plant works with our joint venture partner RJE Global completing the Electrical Balance of Plant works.
Scope of works
The Civil scope of works included the design and construction of the access roads, hardstand areas and the wind turbine foundations (design by client). Decmil also delivered ancillary works, including geotechnical investigations, drainage infrastructure, substation pad construction, fencing, site establishment and facilities, utilities, survey and material testing.
The client hailed the project as a major success, with the project delivering the following benefits:
- 656,000 tons of CO2 emissions avoided
- 167,000 households to receive clean energy
- 280 jobs created during construction
- $570,000 in community benefit initiatives
- A positive legacy for all local stakeholders.
Key project challenges
To ensure the success of this Project Decmil/RJE focused on managing the following key issues:
- Establishing a high level of engagement with Australia Industry to ensure cost-effectiveness and value for money in all levels of subcontractor/supplier packages
- Innovative, cost-effective design concept and engineering design development that is reflective of the local environment requirements
- Quantifying and effectively controlling the schedule, resources and production rates to assure Project targets were achieved
- Procurement and fabrication of long lead items in accordance with the Construction Schedule
- Ensuring that Project delivery occurred within the set commercial and technical parameters.
Community engagement
Decmil proudly sponsored the Port Fairy Football Netball Club (PFFNC), which is home of the seagulls and the heart and soul of the Port Fairy Community. Decmil sponsored $10,000 over the two years to assist with upgrades to the club facilities.
The Project team initiated a food drive to assist with the spike in demand for breakfast food from the local Warrnambool Foodshare program. The project team were eager to make a meaningful contribution to the local community during this crucial time of increased need. The team collected goods over a number of weeks, and donated thousands of dollars’ worth of food including cereals, muesli bars, milk, spreads and other breakfast goodies.
