MORTLAKE SOUTH WIND FARM

Project update VRET1Project update (cont.)2Suppliers evening Information hub3Sponsorship

Benefit sharing program

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EDITION 15 | OCTOBER 2018

Welcome to the 15th edition of the Mortlake South Wind Farm Newsletter. The newsletter

provides updates about the project, which will be located approximately 5km south of Mortlake,

within Moyne Shire. ACCIONA Energy looks forward to continuing a positive relationship with

the local community and we thank you for your interest in the project.

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The Victorian Renewable Energy Target (VRET) is the Victorian government’s legislated target for renewable energy generation, aiming for25% of electricity generation to come from renewable sources by 2020 and 40% by 2025. The VRET Reverse Auction called for bids from renewable energy projects through a formal Request for Proposal to support achievement of these targets. This included up to 550 MW of large scale, technology neutral renewable energy, and up to 100 MW of large scale solar-specific renewable energy.

As a result of this process, the Mortlake South Wind Farm has been awarded a 15-year support agreement with the State Government.

As part of the auction process, ACCIONA will contribute to the Victorian Government’s Major Project Skills Guarantee, ensuring local apprentices, trainees and engineering cadets will work on the project.

There will be opportunities for local suppliers to get involved, with ACCIONA committed to working with government and industry to promote tenders, making as much use as possible of local skills and promoting economic growth in the state.

Mortlake South Wind Farm is successful in the VRET auction

Mortlake South Wind Farm Project Footprint

The Mortlake South Wind Farm will be located approximately 5km south of Mortlake, in Moyne Shire, across several rural farming properties. The wind farm will comprise the installation of 35 x 4.5MW Nordex wind turbine generators (WTG’s); public road upgrades; internal access roads and hardstands; a 33kV medium voltage reticulation network; wind farm substation;

Project updatean operation and maintenance facility including office space and warehousing; as well as a battery energy storage system.

The project is expected to require a construction workforce of approximately 100 personnel and an ongoing operational workforce of up to 10 personnel.

Transmission lineACCIONA has taken on board community feedback regarding the proposed transmission line route and is investigating alternative connection options. These include connecting to existing transmission infrastructure or potential underground options to minimise the impact on the local community. We aim to have a resolution on the transmission line soon and will communicate this accordingly.

What happens next?With the certainty provided by the Victorian Government contract, moving forward we can progress construction activities

November 2018 Public Road Construction

February 2019 Civil Balance of Plant (BOP)

Construction

April 2019 Electrical Balance of Plant and

Substation Construction

INDICATIVE CONSTRUCTION TIMEFRAMES

April 2019 Interconnection Construction

April 2019 Construction of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Facility

Project update (cont.)for the project. Some key activities to be undertaken include:

• Before work can begin on the site ACCIONA must upgrade the council roads (Tapps Lane, Grinters Lane, Chamallak Lane) and this is scheduled for late 2018. Consultation with councils and VicRoads is currently underway to inform the designs and scope of the upgrades.

• Finalising documentation to satisfy the conditions of the Planning Permit. Every permit comes with a number of conditions that need to be met before the project can start construction. This involves preparation of a range

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of construction and operational phase management plans, including those relating to traffic, vegetation screening and bird and bat monitoring.

• Preparing the final design of the wind farm and the precise technical specifications of the components required.

• Finalising the procurement strategy and issuing Request for Proposals for the packages of work required for construction.

• Recruitment for positions the wind farm will need during the construction phase.

• The construction team will start preparing for early stage construction works.

Pictured Emma Woods and Michelle Holmes from ACCIONA with students from Noorat Public School in the Sensory and Indigenous Garden

Information Hub

ACCIONA maintains an information hub within Mortlake’s Information Centre. Due to the renovations being undertaken at the Dunlop Street office, we will have a temporary office at the Mortlake Health Service, 23 Boundary Road. Here you will have an opportunity to speak directly with one of ACCIONA’s staff as well as view material relating to the project.

We are hiring!

ACCIONA is now accepting applications for key roles, working on-site with the ACCIONA Energy construction team at the Mortlake South Wind Farm Project.

There are several career opportunities now open across a variety of disciplines, including:• Electrical Engineering• Civil Engineering• Quality• Health, Safety & Environment • Graduate and Intern positions

If you are passionate about renewables and are keen to bring your professional talents to the construction phase of this important project, we would love to hear from you.

For more information about these vacancies and to apply, please visit the ACCIONA Employment Channel. http://e m p l oy m e n t c h a n n e l . a c c i o n a . c o m /vacancies/

100 CONSTRUCTION JOBS

66,000 HOMES POWERED

$288 million PROJECT

157.5 MW

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ACCIONA Energy is committed to supporting local industry participation and is encouraging local suppliers and contractors that are interested in conducting business for the project to attend an Information Evening in Mortlake. The information session will be held:

Suppliers and contractors information evening

• On Wednesday 17 October 2018• From 5pm – 7 pm• At the Soldier’s Memorial Hall,

Shaw Street, Mortlake

An ACCIONA Project Team member will be present at the office on Wednesday’s from 10 am – 4 pm; and Thursday’s from 10 am – 12 pm. If you prefer to register a set time to meet please call our free call community information hotline 1800 283 550, or contact us by email at mortlake@acciona.com

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In 2018 we received a wide range of applications in response to our annual Mortlake South Wind Farm Community Sponsorship and Small Grants Program.

Community sponsorship and small grants program

ORGANISATION PROJECT/EVENT AMOUNT

The Abbeyfield Society Purchase equipment for new Café $2,000

Country Women’s Association (CWA) Celebrating 90 years Event $800

Glenormiston South Public Hall Maintenance to hall $1,500

Terang Athletics Club Terang Gift $2,000

Mortlake College School drama production $2,000

Mt Shadwell Calisthenics Club Inc Purchase Uniforms $500

Mortlake Men’s Shed Machinery renewal $500

Noorat & District Agricultural and Pastoral Society The Noorat Show – Sponsor $2,500

Returned and Services League (RSL) Annual Golf Day – Major Sponsor $400

Mortlake Annual Rose Show Major Sponsor $800

Terang & District Community Art Show Renew metal display frames $500

Terang Bridge Club Purchase electronic scoring machines $1,000

Warrnambool Wolves Football Club Purchase uniforms $500

Mortlake Cricket Club Junior Education Program $1,000

Noorat Primary School Multi-Sensory Indigenous Garden $2,000

Terang Basketball Club Purchase basketball shirts $2,000

TOTAL $20,000

Applications came from a variety of community organisations in support of local events and activities throughout Mortlake, Noorat, Terang, Warrnambool

Congratulations to the successful applicants and thank you to all the organisations that expressed an interest in the program.

Since 2012, ACCIONA has contributed over $100,000 towards the sponsorship of local sporting groups, local events and community projects across the region. We look forward to maintaining this program and continuing to support the community.

and Glenormiston. ACCIONA is very proud to award a total of $20,000 to support the following organisations:

A celebratory morning tea was held with the successful recipients of the 2018 Small Grants and Sponsorship Program

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CONTACT US

For more information visit our website http://

www.acciona.com.au/projects/energy/wind-

power/mortlake-south-wind-farm/; or email

Mortlake@acciona.com; or call the free-call

number 1800 283 550

ACCIONA HEAD OFFICE

Level 12, 2 Freshwater Place

Southbank, Victoria 3006

(03) 9027 1000

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Other benefit sharing programs

ACCIONA is committed to improving the social and economic platform of the region and sharing the benefits as widely and equitably as possible to deliver fair outcomes. One aspect of a suite of shared benefits offered by ACCIONA will be the ‘Neighbourhood Benefit Program’. The Neighbourhood Benefit Program will involve a gift card scheme which will be open to eligible residents closest to the Mortlake South Wind Farm.

Eligible recipients of the gift cards will be able to use the cards to purchase goods and services at businesses which agree to be involved in the program within the Mortlake, Noorat and Terang areas.

Key benefits of the gift card program:• Keeps money within the designated

towns• Promotes local businesses• Strengthens community engagement• Allows communities to support their

local businesses

We believe the implementation of the gift card program will encourage recipients to

purchase their goods and services locally rather than travelling out of the local community.

Further details about the program will soon be available on the ACCIONA website.

If you are a local business within the area of Mortlake, Noorat or Terang and are interested in being involved in the program by allowing residents to spend their gift cards at your business, please express your interest by emailing mortlake@acciona.com