Community
Community sponsorship
The Community Sponsorship Program is part of ENGIE’s commitment to supporting the local community and sharing the benefits of the Project.
The target community for the Program includes community groups, projects / programs or facilities (Not for Profit*) that are located within or provide a direct benefit to the community within a 20km radius of the Project.
Funding applications must satisfy one of the following:
Enhance or promote tourism, arts or culture in the local community
Promote sustainability or enhance the local environment
Contribute to or improve education and training in the local community
Contribute to or improve socio-economic conditions in the local community
We received a number of great submissions for ENGIE's 2024 Community Sponsorship Program for The Plains Renewable Energy Park.
Congratulations to all of the recipients on their successful applications and for their contribution to their communities, which we at ENGIE are very proud to support.
Community Benefits
Nationwide, the transition to a greater mix of low emission renewable energy sources will provide cleaner energy for households and businesses.
For the local community, The Plains Renewable Energy Park project will provide a range of direct and indirect economic benefits including increased local employment and contractor opportunities, with increased spending and activity in the local economy.
As the proposal progresses and in consultation with the community, additional opportunities to provide benefits to the local community will be developed.
Provide your feedback
The team will continue to engage with the local community and other key stakeholders to capture valuable local feedback to help shape the project and maximise benefits to the community. This feedback, along with more detailed ecological assessments and a range of specialist studies will be incorporated into the submission of the EIS.
If you have any questions or feedback about the project, please reach out to us.
Community Engagement
Thank you to the community members who attended the series of community information sessions held in Hay and Booroorban. It was great to meet so many local residents and gain valuable feedback.
If you missed these sessions and would like to find out more, the team are available to answer questions over the phone on 1800 845 067 or by emailing theplainsenergypark.au@engie.com.