Community Engagement
Early, tailored engagement has enabled open dialogue to co-design local benefits and support Queensland’s affordable renewable energy future.
Community feedback has influenced project design and development to ensure that Moah Creek Wind Farm aligns with local concerns and values.
CQP has prioritised community consultation throughout the Moah Creek Wind Farm’s design and development.
Community feedback has directly shaped the project’s layout, design, and operational strategies to minimise impacts on residents and the surrounding environment.
Shaped by community feedback
Design Approach
Key concerns raised by the community—such as proximity to homes, traffic, road use, dust, and water sourcing—have been actively addressed.
The turbine placement was adjusted to reduce noise and visual impacts on neighbouring properties, and setbacks were introduced to reduce disruption.
Environmental assessments identified sensitive areas, native vegetation, and wildlife habitats. As a result, the layout was designed to include buffer zones and ecological corridors to protect biodiversity and reduce land disturbance.
Community Consultative Committee (CCC)
To foster ongoing dialogue, CQP established a Community Consultative Committee (CCC) ahead of construction. The CCC serves as an open platform for local residents, landowners, and stakeholders to voice concerns and offer suggestions.
The first meeting took place in August 2024, with further meetings scheduled throughout the development process.
Health and Wellbeing
To address health-related concerns, CQP has distributed clear, evidence-based information on wind farm health impacts, countering misinformation and providing practical guidance for living near a wind farm.
Environmental Values
CQP has completed over 20 design revisions to minimise environmental impacts, focusing on vegetation clearing.
Environmental management strategies, including the Construction Management Plan, Vegetation and Fauna Management Plan, and Bird and Bat Management Plan, were developed to manage potential environmental risks.
An Offset Management Strategy is being implemented to address impacts on MNES, including Cycas megacarpa, koalas, and Greater Gliders.
Communication Preferences
CQP has adapted its communication approach based on community feedback, utilising newsletters and LinkedIn to promote information sessions and keep the community updated on project progress.
By actively engaging with the community and incorporating their feedback into project design, CQP is ensuring that the Moah Creek Wind Farm is developed in a way that respects local concerns while delivering long-term environmental and economic benefits.
Construction Management Plan (CMP)
Specific mitigation strategies, including effective traffic management and dust suppression, have been incorporated into the CMP, to address community concerns about construction impacts.
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.