“We’re proud to deliver on our commitment of building the viewing platform as a legacy to support tourism in the local community,” ​AGL Renewables Manager Simon Kelley said.

“The 102MW Nyngan solar plant is the largest in Australia. With 1.3 million solar panels, covering 250 hectares, it is an impressive site. We understand it is becoming a popular destination for tourists which will have economic flow on benefits for the local region.

“The viewing platform took approximately six months to build with materials and services provided from the local region. The elevated, covered viewing platform gives a great vantage point from which to view the expansive solar plant. It also houses information about the solar plant to help educate visitors,” said Mr Kelley.

Special guests included AGL’s Colin Mills, Simon Kelley and First Solar Senior Manager Aaron Hawkins, with NSW Minister for Resources, Energy and Utilities Don Harwin, the NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Renewable Energy Benjamin Franklin, Powering Australian Renewable’s Tom Parry and Bogan Shire Mayor Ray Donald 

Joining the special guests at the ceremony were local contractors who built the viewing plant, Indigenous Concepts and Networking Program Manager, Robert Riley, representatives of Nyngan Local Aboriginal Land Council, and the Nyngan Garden Club, as well as students from local schools.

Those attending were treated to an aboriginal dance performance by children from the Public School and an information session of the solar plant’s new Bush Tucker Garden conducted by Mr Riley.