A wind turbine in Victoria's south-west has collapsed following several days of strong wind gusts across the region.

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Sydney

New South Wales

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Strong winds bring down towering wind turbine in Victoria

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Authorities are working to investigate the collapse of a wind turbine at the Berrybank Wind Farm, west of Geelong.

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Wind turbine collapse in Victoria's west prompts calls for safety audit

A wind turbine in Victoriasouth-west has collapsed following several days of strong wind gusts across the region.Locals first spotted the fallen wind turbine early yesterday at Berrybank Wind Farm, around 80km south-west of Geelong, with its blades broken on the ground.Nobody was injured in the collapse and the site has been temporarily closed.READ MORE: Qantas flight aborts landing as wild weather﻿ lashes holiday islandREAD MORE: 'I wish I'd ju…

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Worksafe responding to ensure worker safety at site in Victoria after Berrybank wind turbine collapse.

The Standard

Warrnambool

Victoria

'Collateral damage': MP questions wind farm safety after turbine collapse

Inspectors are on site after the top half of a wind turbine collapsed overnight. A Worksafe spokesperson confirmed the health and safety regulator was looking into the incident at the Berrybank wind farm. It is believed the turbine collapsed sometime overnight between February 3 and 4, 2025. “Worksafe inspectors are responding and will determine whether further action is required,” the spokesperson said. Local residents saw the blades on the gro…

National Wind Watch

Health and safety regulator responding after wind turbine collapse

Victoria wind farm shut down after incident that appeared to show the collapse of one of its turbines.

Renew Economy

Victoria wind farm shut down after turbine collapse, possibly due to lightning strike

A wind turbine at Berrybank Wind Farm near Geelong in Victoria has reportedly collapsed overnight, prompting calls for a safety audit from the state government opposition. According to ABC News, the wind turbine collapsed after a night of heavy thunderstorms which saw wind gusts of up to 60kph. Related article: Naturgy’s Berrybank 2 Wind Farm goes operational Photos from the scene show the blades of a wind turbine crumpled in a heap on the groun…

Strong winds bring down towering wind turbine in Victoria

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