Forest Wind Newsletter #6

28th August 2020

Welcome to the sixth Forest Wind Newsletter

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Community Engagement Sessions in Poona and Bauple. These sessions provided a great opportunity for members of the community to have their questions answered, raise areas of interest and concerns, provide their feedback and have robust discussions about the Project. Another session is scheduled for Boonooroo - keep reading for more details.

 

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SESSION

Boonooroo Community Hall - Sunday, 13th September

Want to learn more about Forest Wind?

Do you have specific questions you want answered?

Or do you want to provide feedback on the proposed wind farm?

Forest Wind is pleased to host a Community Engagement Session at:

  • Boonooroo Community Hall, Sunday 13th September, 9am - 1pm

We are scheduling 60-minute sessions for up to 12 people at a time to ensure we remain COVID-19 safe whilst providing an opportunity for discussion and feedback about the Project with members of the Forest Wind team.

You can register your interest to attend in one of the following ways:

  • Complete the survey in the link provided here

  • Phone our office on 07 5447 1472

  • Email info@forestwind.com.au and indicate the location, the number of people in your group and your preferred meeting time (60min slots, starting at 9am)

Registrations close Thursday 10th September.

Confirmation of your registration and meeting time will be communicated to you via phone or email.

We will do our best to meet during your preferred time but may need to propose an alternative time to accommodate all interested participants. 

We look forward to meeting you there!

In our next newsletter we will give a comprehensive review of this latest round of community engagement sessions and how we are responding to community feedback and interests.

 

FOREST WIND COMMUNITY REFERENCE GROUP MEMBERS ANNOUNCED

Forest Wind Community Reference Group

We are establishing the Forest Wind Community Reference Group, which will provide a forum to help address community interests and to gain feedback on the Project.  Previous newsletters have invited local community members to join this group and we are now pleased to announce the membership. 

Independent Chair:

  • Greig Bolderrow

Community representatives:

  • Enid and Greg North, residents of Bauple

  • Paul Dowman, resident of Tin Can Bay

  • Kerry Fullarton, resident of Rainbow Beach

  • Andrea and Ivor Powis, residents of Poona

  • Rodney Lamprey, resident of Tuan

Stakeholder Group representatives:

  • Mike Moller, Wide Bay Burnett Environment Council

  • Mark Lourigan, Manager, Economic Development, Fraser Coast Regional Council

  • Tracey Genrich, Manager Community Development and Engagement, Fraser Coast Regional Council

Forest Wind representatives

  • Jane Daniels, Stakeholder and Community Engagement Manager

  • Other team members as relevant to the agenda

Forest Wind would like to especially thank all these volunteer members who have joined the Community Reference Group and are wanting to contribute to this forum.

The first meeting is scheduled for the 10th September.

Meeting agenda and meeting minutes will be posted on our website and linked through this newsletter.

Please email info@forestwind.com.au if you have any questions about the Community Reference Group and how you can get in touch.

 

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR PROSPECTIVE SUPPLIERS STILL OPEN!

Local businesses are invited to lodge an Expression of Interest to supply goods or services for Forest Wind via our Project Page on the ICN Gateway at https://forestwind.icn.org.au

A wide range of opportunities for local businesses are available, including accommodation providers, cleaning services, catering and food services, logistics and transport, quarry and cement products, cabling and electrical wholesalers, security services, water haulage, electrical and civil works and many more.

The Closing Dates have been extended for many of the work packages.

Local and Traditional Owner participation is an important objective for Forest Wind. Butchulla and Kabi Kabi businesses are encouraged to lodge an Expression of Interest.

If you have any queries, please email eoi.forestwind@siemensgamesa.com

 

Project updates

Forest Wind Farm Development Bill 2020

In our last newsletter we provided an update on the Forest Wind Farm Development Bill 2020.

Since then, the Bill was debated in the Queensland Parliament on the 11th and 12th August. At conclusion of the debate, the Bill was passed by the Legislative Assembly of Queensland.

 

First Nations People

The developers of Forest Wind respectfully acknowledge the Butchulla People and Kabi Kabi First Nation People of the land on which Forest Wind is proposed.

Are you a Kabi Kabi or Butchulla business interested in work opportunities on Forest Wind? Please get in touch via email info@forestwind.com.au

Want to know more?

Visit our website for more information