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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Graham Readfearn Environment and climate correspondent

Victoria to get first publicly owned windfarm with 33-turbine Latrobe valley project

Artist’s impression of the Delburn windfarm
Artist’s impression of the Delburn windfarm in Victoria’s Latrobe valley. The Victorian government's State Electricity Commission announced it was purchasing the $650m project. Illustration: SEC

Victoria will have its first publicly owned windfarm after the government’s electricity commission spent $650m on a 33-turbine project in the Latrobe valley.

Construction of the Delburn windfarm is due to start in early 2026 and climate advocates said the purchase of the project by the State Electricity Commission marked a key turning point for a region known for its privately owned coal plants.

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