The wind farm is over 15 kilometres south of the main fire front near Miena.

Last week, Tasmania Fire Service district officer Brett Fazackerley said asset protection would begin if the fire started pushing south, but it remains a safe distance from Waddamana. Worsening fire conditions on Thursday and Friday could cause a re-evaluation.

Other important power infrastructure is also in the area.

The fire situation comes after the first of the 69-metre turbine blades for Cattle Hill arrived via ship freight at Bell Bay this month, where they remain in storage.

All turbine components will arrive over six shipments to the TasPorts terminal in the coming months.

TasPorts acting chief executive officer Anthony Donald said it demonstrated the diversity of freight coming into Tasmania each year.

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“This has been a complex project coordinating logistics between all involved parties,” he said.

“The components will be stored inside the port at Bell Bay before making their way to the project site via road transport.

“Ninety nine per cent of the state’s freight comes in and out of Tasmania by sea, making our ports one of the most important economic assets in Tasmania.

“TasPorts is working to create an efficient port system, with capacity to facilitate trade for major projects that will benefit the state. This work provides a perfect example of that goal.”

Civil works on the 49-turbine, $300 million Cattle Hill wind farm started in September.

It is expected to generate 144 megawatts of electricity – enough to power 63,500 homes.

Construction is scheduled to finish in late 2019.

A number of the turbines will be fitted with cameras to detect wedge-tailed eagles, and to shut down if there is risk of a collision.

Launceston-based company Gradco has provided road upgrades to allow for the delivery of the wind turbine components.

Goldwind Australia is developing the project.

Managing director John Titchen said works would continue throughout 2019, once the fire situation had eased.

He said the company and TasPorts were grateful for the work of firefighters in the Central Highlands.

The wind farm has about 120 staff on-site during the construction phase, with up to 150 expected during construction peaks.

Once complete, the wind farm will employ up to 10 permanent maintenance staff.