Visiting our wind farms Great South West

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1 Great South West Overview There are many ways to see Pacific Hydro s wind farms in the Great South West. Several viewing platforms and public locations provide excellent views of our wind energy projects. This guide provides information about viewing our projects from public areas. Our Projects Our wind energy projects across the Great South West region of Victoria consist of six wind farm sites. The first commercial wind farm in Victoria at Codrington; Yambuk; and the Wind Energy Project at Cape Bridgewater, Cape Nelson North, Cape Nelson South, and Cape Sir William Grant. It is one of the biggest wind farm developments in the Southern Hemisphere. The sites are ideal wind farm locations, having consistently strong winds, a nearby connection to the National Electricity Grid, compatible farming activities, and a large land area. Codrington Yambuk When viewing our sites from public areas, please respect the privacy and property of our wind farm neighbours. Cape Bridgewater Cape Nelson North Cape Nelson South Cape Sir William Grant 5 km 1 :

2 Codrington / Yambuk Codrington wind farm was Pacific Hydro s first wind development and Australia s first commercial wind farm. The site was chosen for its ideal wind conditions. When opened in July 2001 it was also the largest wind farm in Australia, with 14 turbines and an installed capacity of 18.2MW. Yambuk wind farm is located next to Codrington wind farm. Completed in 2005, the 30MW Yambuk wind farm comprises 20 NEG Micon (Vestas) wind turbine generators. Codrington Viewing Platform A purpose-built viewing platform and car park is accessible from the Princes Highway, en route to. The platform offers fine views of the wind farm, and shows how traditional farming can continue alongside wind harvesting. Hummocks (gravel only) Hummocks is a gravel-only road which can be accessed from the Princes Highway, but may not be suitable for all vehicles. It runs close to the turbines, providing good views of both Yambuk and Codrington wind farms. Viewing Area 1 : Hummocks

3 Cape Bridgewater - South Cape Bridgewater wind farm is the second stage of Pacific Hydro s four-stage Wind Energy Project (PWEP) in southwest Victoria. Completed in 2008, the 58MW Cape Bridgewater wind farm comprises 29 wind turbine generators producing enough energy to meet the annual needs of 35,000 households, with an average electricity generation of 194GWh per year. Blowholes Blowholes provides access to a paved car park from where magnificent views of the southern aspect of Cape Bridgewater wind farm may be viewed. There are paths directly linking on to the Great South West Walk, the Petrified Forest, and the Blowholes. These also afford views of the wind farm from a number of different aspects, contrasting with the rugged sea cliffs. Cape Bridgewater Blowholes The Blowholes Cape Bridgewater is also hailed as a yearround whale watching destination. 1 :

4 Cape Bridgewater - North Cape Bridgewater wind farm is the second stage of Pacific Hydro s four-stage Wind Energy Project (PWEP) in southwest Victoria. Completed in 2008, the 58MW Cape Bridgewater wind farm comprises 29 wind turbine generators producing enough energy to meet the annual needs of 35,000 households, with an average electricity generation of 194GWh per year. Amos (gravel only) Amos leads to private property, but provides views of the northern section of Cape Bridgewater wind farm; it is accessed from Bridgewater Lakes. Please note it is a gravel only road, and may not be suitable for all vehicles. Kittson (gravel only) Kittson leads to private property, but provides views of the northern section of Cape Bridgewater wind farm; it is accessed from Bridgewater Lakes. Please note it is a gravel only road, and may not be suitable for all vehicles. Kitson Amos When viewing our sites from public areas, please respect the privacy and property of our wind farm neighbours. 1 :

5 Cape Nelson South Cape Nelson South wind farm is the third stage of Pacific Hydro s Wind Energy Project (PWEP). Completed in 2009, the 22-turbine wind farm is capable of supplying 44MW of clean electricity to the national grid the equivalent to supplying the annual electricity needs of 22,000 Victorian homes. Picnic Hill (854 Cape Nelson, West) Public picnic amenities amidst native coastal vegetation featuring a hidden lookout provide superb views of the wind farm and the ocean across from Picnic Hill. Many of the wind turbine generators within the project can be seen from this scenic vantage point. Cape Nelson Lighthouse Further along Cape Nelson towards the Lighthouse are several good vantage points from which the wind farm can be viewed. Nearby walking tracks connect with the Great South West Walk. Norman Wade Scenic Drive This route traces the eastern side of Cape Nelson, and provides a number of great views of the wind farm. There are several areas along the road where cars can be parked. Picnic Hill Lookout Norman Wade Scenic Drive Cape Nelson Lighthouse 1 :

6 Cape Nelson North Stage IV of the Wind Energy Project is spread over two sites; Cape Nelson North, and Cape Sir William Grant. The project comprises 23 REpower turbines with a combined capacity of 47.2MW, which will generate around 153 GWh of clean energy each year or enough power for the equivalent needs of around 31,000 Victorian homes. Malings (gravel only) Malings, where it intersects with Thorns provides views of Cape Nelson North wind farm. It can be accessed from either Cape Nelson or by turning onto Thorns from Bridgewater. Please note that the vantage point is on a gravel only road, and may not be suitable for all vehicles. Malings 1 :

7 Cape Sir William Grant Stage IV of the Wind Energy Project is spread over two sites; Cape Nelson North, and Cape Sir William Grant. The project comprises 23 REpower turbines with a combined capacity of 47.2MW, which will generate around 153 GWh of clean energy each year or enough power for the equivalent needs of around 31,000 Victorian homes. Quarry / Great South West Walk A car park (which is accessed from Quarry ) is available at Cape Sir William Grant. The car park is a popular starting point for visitors to the Great South West Walk; part of which makes it possible to walk around the base of a number of wind turbine generators. The area also has a rich history of indigenous land use. Great South West Walk 1 :

8 Pacific Hydro Pacific Hydro was founded in Australia in 1992 and is a global owner, operator and developer of wind and hydro renewable energy assets. Pacific Hydro has a high quality and diversified portfolio of 19 operating assets across Chile, Australia and Brazil. It also has a substantial pipeline of development projects across its three markets and a growing electricity retail business in Australia. The company has an established record of identification, development and operation of renewable energy assets and has significant in-house expertise in the Chilean, Australian and Brazilian markets. Pacific Hydro has been active in the Australian renewable energy market since the early 1990s, delivering 349 MW of projects. Pacific Hydro was acquired by the State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) through State Power Investment Overseas Co. Ltd of China (SPIC Overseas) in January 2016, after participating in a highly competitive international sale process. Pacific Hydro s operating assets in Australia currently abate an estimated 900,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas pollution every year. Sustainable Communities Fund An Australian wind industry first, Pacific Hydro s Sustainable Communities Fund delivers a portion of revenue from each of our operational wind farms back into local communities. Since launching in 2005 the Fund has provided more than $2 million to over 550 sustainable projects across regional Victoria and South Australia. Contact Phone enquiries@pacifichydro.com.au Web Address Level 13, 700 Collins Street Docklands VIC 3008