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NSW Approves $3.8B Wind Project Amid Victoria's Closure

2/14/2025

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The NSW Labor government has greenlit a transformative land deal for the $3.8 billion Lake Victoria wind project, set to feature 200 towering turbines and extensive battery storage. In contrast, the historic Codrington Wind Farm in Victoria faces closure by 2027, unable to sustain its aging infrastructure amid financial challenges.

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The NSW Labor government has greenlit a transformative land deal for the $3.8 billion Lake Victoria wind project, set to feature 200 towering turbines and extensive battery storage. In contrast, the historic Codrington Wind Farm in Victoria faces closure by 2027, unable to sustain its aging infrastructure amid financial challenges.