Ark Energy is a signatory to the Clean Energy Council’s Best Practice Charter for Renewable Energy Projects, a commitment to engage respectfully with communities, be sensitive to environmental and cultural values, and make a positive contribution to the regions in which we operate.

Our community engagement activity is guided by the Charter, industry best practice and various industry and regulatory guidelines.

Wherever practicable we aim to incorporate community input to deliver improved project outcomes and lasting benefits.

The project has a Community Consultative Committee (CCC). This is intended to provide a forum for discussion between the project team and the community, and help to ensure local residents and stakeholders are:

• Kept informed of the status of the project
• Consulted on plans and proposed changes
• Able to provide feedback on any issues that may arise

The CCC is chaired by Garry West, and members are:

• Heather Gough-Fuller, community member
• Jacqui Coates, community member
• James Mort, community member
• Justin Gard, community member
• Brenda Ainsworth, community member
• Bradley Bliss, stakeholder representative
• Chris Pilley, stakeholder representative
• Cr Sam Paine, Midwestern Regional Council representative

Garry can be contacted on garry.west@gbwconsulting.com.au or 0418 215 059. CCC presentations and meeting minutes are available below:

Ark Energy issues project newsletters in both mail and email formats. For email newsletters please register here. To receive newsletters by mail please email the project team with your postal address and a request to be added to the direct mail list.

Previous newsletters are available to download via the links below.

Input from community members is welcome and valued. Please email any questions and comments to the project team.