Talking to your community about REZ
We’re inviting local communities to have a say about developing a renewable energy zone (REZ) in your area and take part in our REZ readiness assessments.
Our first sessions take place in Central Queensland at workshops, community pop-up or drop-in sessions over June, July and August 2024.
These sessions will help us:
- understand your community's views
- plan the rollout of REZs
- minimise any impacts from developing a REZ
- identify opportunities for your community to benefit from a REZ.
What we'll cover
We’ll cover topics including:
- First Nations considerations
- local infrastructure, like roads and bridges
- transport
- workforce
- housing and accommodation
- local industry, supply chains and the circular economy (how we recycle and reprocess waste)
- land use and agriculture
- environment
- social infrastructure, including health.
Workshops
Our workshops will be an opportunity to discuss local issues and priorities as part of REZ development in your region.
We'll be hosting 7 workshops in July 2024 in:
- Banana
- Biloela
- Calliope
- Gladstone
- Moranbah
- Theodore
- Rockhampton
You'll need to register to attend a community workshop.
Community drop-ins and pop-ups
Join us at any of our drop-in and pop-up sessions.
We're running pop-up stands at local events or drop-in sessions at other local venues, so you can learn more about REZs. We'd like to chat with you about what's important to you and your community and answer any questions you may have.
You are welcome to come to any session that is convenient for you and attend as many sessions as you would like.
There's no need to register for drop-in and pop-up sessions, simply come along.
Upcoming sessions
Return to this website for the most up to date event details.
Central Queensland
North and Far North Queensland
Sessions are expected to start in late 2024 or early 2025.
Southern Queensland
Sessions are expected to start in late 2024 or early 2025.
Your feedback is important
If you've attended a session and would like to give us feedback, you can email: rezreadinessassessments@epw.qld.gov.au
Learn more
- Last updated:
- 26 June 2024