by westwind | Nov 24, 2024 | Community and Benefits, FAQs
Analysis by the Clean Energy Council and Farmers for Climate Action expects renewable energy projects will contribute around $213 million to regional communities by 2030. Through to 2050, large-scale wind and solar projects are expected to provide $1.9 billion in...
by Chris Walker | Oct 21, 2024 | Community and Benefits, FAQs
Each project team will host open days, door knock homes to meet and inform near neighbours, and attend local events in the community. We also have a dedicated project website and updates which are issued regularly by both email and mail. In addition, we use targeted...
by Chris Walker | Oct 21, 2024 | Community and Benefits, FAQs
Renewable energy projects offer the potential to drive wider economic benefits across the local region, including new jobs. Typically, a significant number of direct and indirect jobs are created during the project’s construction phase, with a smaller number of jobs...
by Chris Walker | Oct 21, 2024 | Community and Benefits, FAQs
We work closely with the communities where we are developing projects to fully understand any impacts to local tourism and recreation. These impacts are fully assessed during the approval process for the project.
by Chris Walker | Oct 21, 2024 | Community and Benefits, FAQs
When the community benefits scheme is established for the project, we will consult with local community representatives and will form a Community Reference Group to formally advise on how the funds should be allocated. The final decision on the distribution of the...
by Chris Walker | Oct 21, 2024 | Community and Benefits, FAQs
Once wind farm construction is complete, communities continue to benefit throughout the project’s operating life, which typically spans 25–35 years. Wind farms create ongoing local employment through operations and maintenance roles, providing skilled, wellpaid jobs...
