Queensland wind farm development applications for the Marmadua Energy Park and the Middle Creek Energy Hub – 23km east of Tara, and 15km south of Wandoan respectively – have been issued with proposed ‘call in’ notices by the Queensland Government.
The Government says the call in will allow community members, local governments, and other stakeholders to make submissions as to whether the proposals meet State interests.
The Marmadua Energy Park proposes 110 wind turbines over 11,000 hectares, while the Middle Creek Energy Hub project is for 183 wind turbines across 28,000 hectares.
“Queenslanders backed our election commitment to provide both local communities and councils a say in new renewable energy developments in their backyard,” said Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie.
“Today’s announcement ensures a consistent approach to delivering the LNP’s election commitment across all wind farm development proposals, irrespective of whether they were lodged before or after the regulatory change.
“Regional Queensland communities have been overwhelmingly supportive of this recent policy change, which puts their communities back at the decision-making table.
“It’s only fair that the regions that play host to these large-scale new developments are consulted as part of any approval process.
“The Government will continue to consult on the implementation of its broader election commitment, to provide the social licence developers need when delivering projects of this nature, providing community and investor certainty,” he said.
The consultation period of 40 business days will close on 19 May 2025.
