The successful developers of Greater Shepparton City Council’s soon-to-be Mooroopna solar farm have been selected, but Mayor Dinny Adem says who it is remains under wraps.
He understood the corresponding proposal would result in a 10 to 15 megawatt facility.
Cr Adem said the decision was likely to be formalised at a forthcoming council meeting, but timelines were still unclear.
The mayor was confident the exciting development would be the first of many.
‘‘There’s a lot of other irons in the fire from other companies wanting to set up solar farms,’’ he said.
‘‘I think you’ll find in 10 years there will be about 20.’’
Cr Adem remained uncertain of the model proposed for the Mooroopna site, on former GV Link land.
Council chief Peter Harriott last month remained optimistic of the first sod being turned on the forthcoming facility this year.
Following an expressions of interest call out to parties interested in leasing land south of Mooroopna for a large-scale solar facility, the council moved to a limited tender process to develop the facility.
Council had hoped the development would be capable of producing a minimum of 10 megawatts.
Story from today’s Shepparton News.
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