Our community engagement is guided by the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2), industry guidelines and the Clean Energy Council’s Best Practice Charter for Renewable Energy Projects, a voluntary 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.

We look forward to working with residents and communities of Collinsville, Scotville, Proserpine, Bowen, Airlie Beach, Mackay and the wider Whitsunday region to deliver meaningful and lasting benefits from the project.

Download the Collinsville Green Energy Hub - Involving the Community information sheet for ways to stay informed and participate.

The Collinsville Green Energy Hub Office & Information Centre provides access to the latest project information and the opportunity to chat with a member of the project team. It is at 47 Railway Road in Collinsville and open most week days during regular business hours.

The proposal will involve a Community Benefit Program with funding from the start of construction and for the life of the wind farm. It's intended that the program will:

• Share generous benefits with the local community.
• Make a meaningful contribution to issues the community cares about.
• Be flexible to focus on changing priorities over time.
• Ensure the project a positive, rewarding and beneficial development for the local community.

Suggestions on priorities to help design the program are welcome and can be sent to the project team by email, through the feedback form or in person at the information centre.

Ark Energy recognises the continuing connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have to their land and advocates engagement with Traditional Owners that supports self-determination in caring for Country and economic opportunities.

Traditional Custodians are important project stakeholders and the Collinsville Green Energy Hub project team is engaging closely with the Traditional Owners. This engagement is focused on identifying, protecting and managing cultural heritage on the site to ensure respect to traditional values and culture are upheld, and ensuring the Traditional Owners can benefit from the project in meaningful ways.

A Community Consultation Group will be established to provide a forum for collaborative discussion between the project team and community representatives. Aims of the group will include 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 group will be comprised of a chairperson, community members and stakeholder representatives. If you live locally and are interested in chairing or participating in this group please let us know by email.

Project newsletters are issued regularly by mail and email. To receive e-news register here or for printed copies email the project team team your postal address and a request to be added to the mailing (post) list.

Past issues are available via the links below.

Collinsville Green Energy Hub Newsletter - October 2022

Collinsville Green Energy Hub Newsletter - November 2022

Collinsville Green Energy Hub Newsletter - April-May 2023

Collinsville Green Energy Hub Newsletter - October 2023

Collinsville Green Energy Hub Newsletter - May 2024

Collinsville Green Energy Hub Newsletter - December 2024

Input from community members and stakeholders is welcome and valued. Feedback can be sent directly to the project team via email, through the feedback form, or drop in and see us at the information centre in Collinsville.

Interested suppliers are also invited to submit their details via the suppliers form.

Local information sessions will also be held throughout the development phase and advertised in the information centre and newsletters.