Construction has begun Western Australia’s largest renewable energy project to date, with work underway on the massive 470-megawatt Parron Maam Marang Farm in the Wheatbelt region.
Located near Badgingarra, the mega project will feature 78 wind turbines. Once operational, it will generate enough clean, reliable, and affordable energy to power approximately 350,000 homes across the state.
The new facility will mark a significant milestone for WA’s clean energy grid, boasting around 66 per cent more capacity than the state’s next largest wind generation facility.
The development is set to deliver a major economic boost to regional WA, creating up to 400 jobs at the peak of construction.
Local workers, contractors, and businesses across the Wheatbelt are expected to benefit from direct employment and supply opportunities.
The start of construction follows a long-term power purchase agreement signed in March between state-owned energy retailer Synergy and the project. The contract provided the certainty required to secure private capital investment.
Developed originally under a partnership between Parron Developments and Atmos Renewables, the asset is now fully owned and operated by Atmos Renewables.
The development holds official State Government Priority Project status and receives backing from the Commonwealth’s Capacity Investment Scheme.
Synergy has also bolstered the state’s green energy capacity by signing agreements with three other major wind projects: the Narrogin and Warradarge Stage 2 wind farms, both currently under construction, and the Kondinin Wind Farm, which remains in development.
Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson noted the government’s momentum in building modern energy infrastructure for future generations while creating quality local jobs.
“The start of construction at Parron Maam Marang Farm shows how government and industry can work together to deliver the large-scale energy infrastructure needed to power WA households and businesses,” the minister said.
Wheatbelt Minister Sabine Winton added that the project will diversify the regional economy and drive long-term business growth.
Atmos Renewables CEO Nigel Baker said starting construction represents a major milestone, committing to delivering lasting benefits for local communities across the Mid West and Wheatbelt.
The Parron Maam Marang Farm is scheduled to be fully operational by late 2028.