KUALA LUMPUR: Gamuda Bhd
’s wholly-owned subsidiary in Australia, DT Infrastructure Pty Ltd has secured a RM1.8bil (A$625mil) engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) in Australia.
Gamuda, in a filing with Bursa Malaysia, announced that the Goulburn River Solar Farm construction has been awarded to DT Infrastructure by Goulburn River Fund Pty Limited, trustee for the Goulburn River Trust.
DT Infrastructure’s role in the delivery of the Goulburn River Solar Farm will include the civil, structural and electrical infrastructure required for the 585MW solar farm.
The Goulburn River Solar Farm, located in the Upper Hunter Region of New South Wales, will provide a significant source of renewable energy to energy users in the region.
The contract duration is 24 months, with the commencement date set for Jan 1, 2025.
“Once operational, Goulburn River Solar Farm’s 585MWp capacity will generate enough renewable energy to power approximately 225,000 homes.
“It is also expected to reduce carbon emissions each year by 910,000 tonnes each year - playing a significant role in supporting Australia’s sustainability goals and its clean energy transition,” Gamuda said.
“The Goulburn River Solar Farm is expected to contribute positively to the revenue and earnings of Gamuda Group for the financial year ending July 31, 2025,” it added.
