Work for the development application is ongoing, including the Social Impact Assessment to inform the Community Benefit Agreement with host councils.

In November 2025 the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) accepted a revised proposal that reduced the number of wind turbines and the disturbance footprint following design iterations to avoid and minimise potential environmental impacts. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for DCCEEW's assessment is being finalised and once accepted by DCCEEW it will be placed on public exhibition. It is anticipated exhibition of the Draft EIS may occur later this year. Community consultation sessions will be held during the exhibition period, with details notified through local media and a project newsletter.

Thank you to community members who completed the Social Impact Assessment survey to help inform community benefit opportunities. For each completed survey, Ark Energy offered to donate $50 to a local community service or organisation of the respondent’s choice. As a result, 120 respondents nominated a donation recipient and Ark Energy made a donation to 20 community organisations and services on their behalf. For the full list see the newsletter linked below.

Applications for the project's Community Consultation Group remain open. Interested community members from Marlborough or Duaringa are encouraged to apply: information pack and nomination form.

Ark Energy is proud to sponsor the 40th Annual Marlborough Show scheduled for Saturday, 2 May 2026 at Marlborough Show Grounds. The show promises a fantastic day out for all the family. For information and updates visit the Marlborough Show Society’s Facebook page.

The Queensland Renewable Energy Council has published an inaugural 'Renewable Industry Economic and Social Value Report' based on a pilot study that compiled data from eight member companies including Ark Energy. The report shows the significant economic and social contribution renewable energy businesses are making across Queensland. Participating companies combined contributed around $1 billion to the state's economy last financial year, including $456 million in direct spend, 3,252 direct and indirect jobs, $412 million across 759 local businesses, and $1.7 million across 125 community organisations and groups. Read more here.

Download the Boomer Green Energy Hub Newsletter - April 2026