Why Goombi?
Learn more about why the Goombi locality was chosen for a wind farm
The Goombi Renewable Energy Hub is located along the Warrego Highway between the towns of Chinchilla and Miles, within the locality of Goombi. After a comprehensive site selection and assessment process, this location stood out due to several key factors that make it an ideal location for a wind farm.
The Western Downs region has a strong wind resource that blows mainly during the evening and overnight, making it a perfect complement to the region’s existing solar resources. Additionally, the site benefits from existing high-voltage transmission power lines which traverse the site, allowing for efficient integration of the wind farm into the grid.
The flat, largely cleared farmland further enhances its suitability, providing easy access during construction and enabling wind turbines to be located where they can co-exist with existing farming operations with limited impacts.
Another advantage is the projects compatibility with existing Coal Seam Gas (CSG) infrastructure. The project is being designed to co-exist with CSG operations, highlighting its adaptability and commitment to working within the region’s existing industries.
We’ll be releasing more project updates soon, including how to get involved with the planned Community Benefit Scheme, sponsorship opportunities, and the dates of our next community drop-in sessions.
To speak with a member of the project team, please contact us via email at goombi_notices@lprp.net or by phone on 1300 218 919 with any questions or queries, or to discuss any project opportunities.
Met mast installed
A met mast is now collecting detailed wind speed data on site
The Goombi Renewable Energy Hub project team has successfully installed the first meteorological (met) mast for the project, marking a step forward in its development. Crews from mast supplier and contractor ART were deployed to site in December to assemble the structure over a period of 2 weeks. Now operational, wind monitoring equipment is fixed to the structure at varying heights to gather important wind data, including wind speed, direction and variability. This data will be used to inform the layout and placement of wind turbine, in addition to community feedback, environmental constraints, and other considerations.
The met mast is 120m tall and constructed out of metal lattice sections, supported by guy wires. It will stay in place for at least 24 months whilst it collects wind data.
To speak with a member of the project team, please contact us via email at goombi_notices@lprp.net or by phone on 1300 218 919 with any questions or queries, or to discuss any project opportunities
The assembled met mast installed on site
The site team assemble the met mast sections ready for installation
Community engagement sessions
The first community engagement sessions have been hosted in Chinchilla and Miles
The Goombi Renewable Energy Hub hosted its first community drop-in and information sessions in April 2024, hosting over 50 residents, project neighbours and local business owners over two sessions in Miles and Chinchilla. Attendees shared constructive feedback that will help shape the project’s future and approach to community benefits.
Attendees highlighted several key areas where the project could provide meaningful support and how a project Community Benefit Fund may best serve the region. All suggestions and feedback provided by the community will be carefully considered as we continue to develop and design the wind farm. Further information will be shared on this soon.
The project team is available to meet with residents, neighbours and local businesses at your convenience and we encourage you to get in touch if you haven’t already done so. We will be hosting more community sessions as the development progresses. We’ll provide updates here on the planned dates and locations.
To speak with a member of the project team, please contact us via email at goombi_notices@lprp.net or by phone on 1300 218 919 with any questions or queries, or to discuss any project opportunities
Members of the community meet the project team in Chinchilla
The team welcome guests to the Miles community drop in session
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