Maddocks acted for PCL Constructors Pacific Rim Pty Ltd in their 94MW Gunsynd Solar Project in Goondiwindi, southeast Queensland.

With a capacity to produce up to 250 gigawatt hours annually, the project will abate approximately 150,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, contributing substantially to the region’s sustainability efforts. 

Moreover, this solar project holds the potential to power up to 32,000 households in Queensland each year, offering tangible benefits to local communities. Beyond environmental considerations, the project is set to support the local and national economy, providing employment opportunities for up to 150 individuals at its peak. 

Maddocks acted for the successful engineering, procurement and construct (EPC) and operations and maintenance (O&M) contractor for the 94MW Gunsynd Solar Project in Goondiwindi, southeast Queensland.

Maddocks negotiated the terms of the ECI Agreement, EPC Contract and the O&M Agreement (for the first two years of operation), with Metis Energy. 

Maddocks has also assisted PCL in negotiating specific downstream terms with suppliers and subcontractors (in Australia and overseas) and will continue to support PCL with project delivery advice and ongoing training for the successful delivery of the project.

Large scale renewable energy projects in Australia face broad challenges in achieving the milestone of financial commitment and commencement of construction. 

By understanding the issues that all stakeholders in the sector are currently facing and working closely with PCL to develop innovative legal and practical solutions, we identified innovative ways to manage risk. 

Maddocks has also assisted PCL in negotiating specific downstream terms with suppliers and subcontractors (in Australia and overseas) and will continue to support PCL with project delivery advice and ongoing training for the successful delivery of the project.