GBM Gold Limited announced plans to develop a 60MW Solar Project on the Woodvale Evaporation Pond Complex site. This is an ideal reuse of a redundant facility as the ponds enjoy excellent sun exposure, are not readily visible to adjacent residences and are located close to where the power is needed. The solar power project is planned to be connected to the sub-transmission network in Bendigo via a 66kV power line and will tie into a new sub-station situated on rehabilitated Ponds 4 and 5 at Woodvale. The Woodvale Evaporation Pond Complex is located approximately 10km north of Bendigo. The facility covers approximately 174 hectares of freehold land owned by GBM Gold. The ponds were constructed to evaporate water from underground mining operations in Bendigo.