Community
We are committed to developing the Goombi Renewable Energy Hub in a way that is inclusive, open and beneficial to the local and broader community. Renewable energy projects are long term projects that can take many years to develop and once built, operate for 30 years or more – we are committed to being a good neighbour and providing opportunities to share project benefits among the community.
Upcoming community consultation
Thank you for joining us at our previous community consultation events - we appreciate you taking the time and effort to learn about the project and providing us with valuable feedback.
The next events - where the team will be available to answer any questions you may have and to provide the latest updates on the Project - will be held as follows:
Tuesday 25th March, 8-11am, Chinchilla Cultural Centre
Tuesday 25th March, 4-7pm, Chinchilla RSL
Wednesday 26th March, 12-3pm, Miles Dogwood Crossing
Wednesday 26th March, 4-7pm, Cameby Hall
Project Benefits
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Neighbour Benefit Scheme
We will be establishing a Neighbour Benefit Scheme that directly compensates immediate neighbours of the wind farm as a means of sharing the benefits of the wind farm more broadly. The Scheme will be in place during construction and operation of the project and will be based on the number of wind turbines within a defined distance from a neighbouring dwelling.
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Community Fund
We recognise that a wind farm should bring benefits to the wider community and that’s why we will be establishing a community benefits fund to ensure that the wider community are able to benefit. We want to hear from you about what’s important in your community and how grants can achieve maximum benefits. We are seeking representations from local community members to help shape and define the fund to ensure that it is established in the best interests of the community.
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Other Benefits
Other benefits of the project will include local job opportunities (both during construction and operation) and investment in local businesses and contractors (such as fuel supply, vehicle servicing, uniform suppliers, hotels/motels, B&B’s, cafés, pubs, catering and cleaning companies, tradespersons, tool and equipment suppliers and many other businesses). If your business is interested in supporting the project, please contact us.
We are committed to developing the Goombi Renewable Energy Hub in a way that is inclusive, open and beneficial to the local and broader community. We have developed a Community and Environment Engagement Charter which is based on best practice and learnings from other projects.
View our Community and Environment Engagement Charter: