The next step in securing more jobs in the CQ renewable energy sector has been taken, with community consultation set to begin for the Moah Creek Renewable Energy Project.
The project is being developed by Central Queensland Power, a joint venture between RES (Renewable Energy Systems) and Energy Estate.
Moah Creek Renewable Energy Project will combine 400MW of wind power with 200MW of solar and a 300MW big battery.
The project will be located 30 kilometres west of Rockhampton, close to the Stanwell power station, and is expected to be operating by 2025.
Energy Estate Founder Simon Currie said more than 500 direct jobs will be created during the construction period with hundreds more indirect jobs across the region.
locals will be prioritised for the direct jobs and these will be across a range of skills and industry to include (but not limited to): electrical, engineering (civil, electrical & mechanical), earthworks, material supply, environmental, surveying, fencing, landscaping, traffic management, waste disposal, and recycling structural concrete, crane works , catering and installation.
“During the operations period, the scale of the Moah Creek project and its hybrid nature means it will create a significant number of highly skilled enduring local jobs,” Mr Currie said.
“This project is just one of a number of large-scale renewable energy projects moving forward in the Central Queensland region.
“We believe the Central Queensland region is unique with a combination of abundant natural resources, existing infrastructure including ports and transmission, long standing track record as a trusted supplier to global markets and a highly-skilled and flexible workforce.”
“We invite all those interested from the wider community to come and meet our team, learn more about the project and ask us questions.”
The first community drop-in information session about the project was held on Wednesday, 22 September at Kalapa Hall, Kalapa Black Mountain Road from 4pm to 6pm.
The Moah Creek team also made their presentation at Advance Rockhampton’s event on Thursday, 23 September at the Rockhampton Leagues Club from 3pm to 4pm.
Matt Rebbeck RES Australia CEO said Central Queensland was at the forefront of the renewables jobs boom.
“RES and Energy Estate have a shared vision for the Central Queensland region,” Mr Rebbeck said.
“Central Queensland Power draws upon the strengths and experiences of both companies and will help create new local jobs and deliver low-cost clean energy.
“It will also support the region’s existing heavy industry capture the opportunities to supply domestic and export markets and attract new investors into the region.”
RES is the leading independent global renewable developer and in Queensland has developed the Emerald solar farm and the Dulacca wind farm (near Roma which recently commenced construction).
Energy Estate is an Australian company which is developing wind, solar, storage and green hydrogen projects across the country such as the Abbot Point Clean Energy Hub.
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