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Posted inEnergy, Environment, Rappville, Richmond Valley

Richmond Valley solar farm approved to power 175,000 homes

by News DeskOctober 15, 2025October 29, 2025

A $1.2 billion solar farm near Rappville has been approved, set to power 175,000 homes, create more than 300 construction jobs and deliver $11 million in community infrastructure funding for the Richmond Valley.

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