project milestones

14 Sep 2004	Daylesford / Hepburn residents attend a public meeting at Dean Hall about proposed Clarkes Hill wind project
Jan 2005	Initial discussions with FE commence
Mar 2005	Establishment of an informal Hepburn Wind Energy Group
Apr 2005	Advertisement in the local press asking for interested residents to join the group
Apr-Sep 2005	Meetings to formulate approach
13 Sep 2005	Presentation to Hepburn Shire Council
14 Sep 2005	First public meeting about proposed project held in Daylesford Town Hall
1 Nov 2005	Hepburn Renewable Energy Association formally established
22 Nov 2005	Information meeting at Leonards Hill Hall for nearby residents
9 Aug 2006	Sustainability Victoria grant
15 Nov 2006	Planning application lodged
1 Feb 2007	Council approves planning permit
18 Jun 2007	VCAT hearing 18-21 June
18 Jul 2007	Formation meeting of Hepburn Wind co-operative
27 Jul 2007	VCAT upholds planning permit
25 July 2008	Share Offer launch at Daylesford Town Hall
6 Mar 2009	Appointment of part time Executive Officer
28 Apr 2009	Inaugural AGM of Hepburn Wind
31 Dec 2009	Order placed for two turbines with REpower
28 Apr 2010	Signing of EPC contract with REpower Systems AG
28 Apr 2010	Second Annual General Meeting
4 Jun 2010	Appointment of two additional part time staff, Membership Officer and Project Officer
8 Oct 2010	Ground breaking ceremony
3 Feb 2011	First concrete pour on foundations
19 Mar 2011	Erection of first tower. Turbine raising picnic
27 Mar 2011	Second rotor lifted, turbine assembly completed
30 Mar 2011	AGM and announcement of agreement for Red Energy purchase of electricity from the wind farm
17 May 2011	Wind farm connected to grid
22 Jun 2011	First generation of electricity
29 Jul 2011	Practical completion and handover of keys
5 Nov 2011	Official opening and launch festival