Benefits
Community Benefits
We are deeply committed to both harnessing renewable energy through our projects and ensuring we create tangible benefits for the local communities where our projects operate.
Approx. 400 Direct Jobs
During construction phase.
Employment benefits extend to suppliers
Including fuel/water supply, vehicle servicing, uniform suppliers, tradespersons, tool and equipment suppliers etc.
15 Full Time Staff
Throughout the 25-30 year operation and maintenance phase.
Community benefit sharing
Established to provide positive and lasting benefits to the local community that extend beyond the life of the project.
Employment benefits extend to hospitality
Including hotels/motels, B&Bs, cafes, pubs, catering, cleaning companies etc.
Environmental Benefits
CQP is committed to preserving the environment and minimising potential impacts throughout the Project's lifespan. By replacing electricity generated from other sources such as fossil fuel power stations, renewable energy can lead to an overall reduction in Queensland’s carbon emissions.
Powering more than 250,000 homes each year
Contributing to the Queensland Renewable Energy Target of 50% renewable electricity by 2030.
Minimal impact on the productivity of traditional farming
With a footprint of less than 6% of the site area, the Project allows for the continuation of farming activities.
Utilising existing access tracks and road reserves
The Project design prioritises the use of previously cleared areas, which account for 40% of the total project disturbance footprint.
Offsetting 780,000 tonnes of CO2 annually
That’s the equivalent of planting 18 million trees every year.