The Murra Warra Wind Farm is a major renewable energy project located in North Western Victoria. Developed by RES Australia, Ethos Urban was engaged to conduct an Economic Impact Assessment to support the planning approval process.
Situated 25km north of Horsham, the Murra Warra Wind Farm, upon completion, will be one of Australia's largest wind farms, featuring 99 turbines with a total installed capacity of 429 MW.
Stage 1 of the Murra Warra Wind Farm is now fully operational, with 61 turbines and a capacity of 226 MW. This stage of the project generates enough energy to power over 200,000 homes and prevents approximately 765,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. Ethos Urban contributed by preparing a comprehensive Case Study on the economic and community benefits realised from the construction phase of Stage 1.
Stage 2 is currently under construction and will add 38 turbines, bringing an additional 209 MW capacity to the project. Once complete, it will generate enough electricity to power more than 175,000 homes and reduce carbon emissions by around 640,000 tonnes annually. Ethos Urban assessed the economic and community impacts of this final development stage.
The Murra Warra Wind Farm not only plays a key role in advancing renewable energy in Australia but also delivers substantial economic and environmental benefits to the local community and beyond. Ethos Urban's detailed assessments helped demonstrate the project's positive impacts, supporting its development through both construction phases.
