Community
The First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng and Taribelang Bunda Peoples
The First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng and Taribelang Bunda Peoples (FNBGGGTB Peoples) have inhabited the CQ Region for millennia, maintaining a deep connection to Country. CQP is committed to supporting their progress and that of the local community. We are negotiating to put in place a cultural heritage agreement with the FNBGGGTB Peoples to manage and protect their land and culture throughout the project. Negotiations aim to align the Wooderson Solar Farm with sustainable development principles and respect and enhance the interests and cultural values of the FNBGGGTB Peoples.
Committed to Community
Energy Estate and RES are committed to honest, early and comprehensive engagement with all stakeholders and communities hosting their projects.
Our vision is to create positive and enduring social and economic legacies. Recognising the long-term impact of projects like CQP, we strive to ensure community satisfaction. Through collaboration, we aim to bolster resilience against climate shifts and support local innovation and manufacturing.
CQP Community Engagement Advisors regularly hold events in the surrounding areas of the Project. These events provide the opportunity to ask questions, and to learn about the Project in greater detail. Updates will be issued on the website following the events.
Community Benefits
We are deeply committed to both harnessing renewable energy through our projects and ensuring we create tangible benefits for the local communities where our project operates.
Approx. 400 Direct Jobs
During the project’s construction phase.
Employment benefits extend to suppliers
Including fuel/water supply, vehicle servicing, uniform suppliers, tradespersons, tool and equipment suppliers etc.
5 Full Time Staff
Throughout the 30-35 year operation and maintenance phase.
Community benefit sharing
Will be established to provide positive and lasting benefits to the local community that extend beyond the life of the project.
Employment benefits extend to hospitality
Including hotels, motels, B&Bs, cafes, pubs, catering, cleaning companies etc.
Consultative Committees
CQP seeks to establish Community Consultative Committees (CCC) for open communication during the development, construction, and early operations of proposed Projects. A CCC usually comprises between 6 to 20 local community members, a Council representative, up to 2 Project Team members, and an independent Chairperson, and is intended to facilitate structured discussion about projects with communities. CQP will consider the interests and availability of community members in establishing a CCC for the Project.
Please await further updates regarding the Projects CCC.
Careers & Opportunities
If you are looking to start a career in renewables, there are many ways you can be involved in this exciting and growing industry.
From Environmental Advisor, to Legal Advisor, to Wind Turbine technician, there is a huge range of dynamic and fulfilling roles that aim to build a more intuitive future.