The truck departed the port of Eden at 7am, carrying the lower tower section of one of the turbines, measuring approximately 29 metres in length and weighing a hefty 52 tonnes. 

Transport is expected to continue throughout the week until Saturday.

CWP Renewables Pty Ltd Senior Development Officer Siobhan Isherwood said they anticipated three truck loads a day to make their way to the Nimmitabel wind farm site.

Don't miss Wednesday's Bombala Times for a full report and more photos.