Information Sessions

Our team hosted a series of engagement activities in Moora and Badgingarra in November to share information about the Dinner Hill Wind Farm and Harvest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects and gather feedback from Traditional Custodians and community members.

In Moora, conversations with Yued community members focused on how the projects can collaborate with Traditional Custodians to strengthen communication, respect cultural heritage, address environmental considerations, and create opportunities for meaningful partnership and involvement.

We spoke to more than 50 community members across events in Badgingarra, including a drop-in information session at the Badgingarra Community Centre, a stall at the local Christmas Markets and a meeting with Badgingarra Primary School. These sessions offered a chance to share project updates and listen to what matters most to the local community. Here's what we heard:

Community Benefits & Local Opportunities

Community members expressed strong interest in how the Community Benefit Fund will be managed and emphasized the importance of transparency and local decision-making.

Suggestions included consulting rooms for visiting health professionals, daycare facilities, and upgrades to community infrastructure. There was strong interest in local employment, particularly in maintenance and operations, and even a proposal for Badgingarra to become a renewable energy service hub.

Local businesses showed interest in procurement opportunities including for civil works and equipment servicing.

As one attendee shared:
“We need more than just a fund – we need jobs and services that keep people here.”

Accommodation & Housing

Housing shortages and workforce accommodation were recurring concerns. One community member shared:
“If we’re going to host projects like this, we need land for long-term housing.”

Visual, Noise & Environmental Considerations

Questions focused on visual and noise impacts, traffic during construction, and environmental aspects such as turbine materials, emissions during manufacturing, and water safety. There was also interest in understanding decommissioning processes, including foundation removal and blade recycling.

Connectivity & Power Reliability

Local residents highlighted issues with mobile connectivity and frequent power outages:
“Safety is a real concern – we need better connectivity and backup power.”

Project Details & Transparency

People wanted clarity on timelines, component sourcing, and planning processes. There were also questions about land valuation impacts and transmission upgrades.

Community Spirit

Feedback emphasized supporting families and creating opportunities for younger generations:
“We want to keep our kids here – that means jobs and services.”

Next Steps

• Community Fund: We’ll share more details on governance and how local voices will guide community benefit sharing. All the feedback received to date on the projects and feedback that will come future engagement events will inform the community fund.
• Employment Opportunities: We’re exploring pathways for local jobs in construction and maintenance.
• Accommodation: We’ll work with stakeholders to explore opportunities to assist with housing challenges.
• Immediate support: We’re considering sponsorship opportunities and will follow up with community organisations.
• Ongoing Engagement: More sessions will be scheduled in early 2026 – stay tuned for dates.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to speak to our team and share your views. Your feedback will help us deliver a project that benefits the region and respects community values. Our team look forward to continuing these discussions in 2026. 

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