Community
Our approach to engaging with the local community is both genuine and lasting. We own our projects from development right through to operations. This gives us unrivalled experience through the entire project life and provides us with a deep-founded respect for people, communities and the environment.
We always welcome your contact and feedback should you have any questions or concerns about our projects, no matter what stage they’re in.
$535k+
FY2024-2025 Community Sponsorships
$1.5m+
FY2024-2025 Community Benefit Fund
$400k
Ecological research committed
We share the benefits of our projects by supporting communities over the long term. We do this through a range of opportunities such as community benefits funds, voluntary planning agreements, community sponsorship and grant initiatives.
We recognise that each community is different, and we aim to tailor benefits at each project and make positive lasting contribution to each region.
Each of our projects has a community sponsorship program, which provides funds or in-kind support to community organisations and events in the local project area. This sponsorship program runs throughout the lifecycle of the project through to the end of operations.
Applications are open for community sponsorship. Please contact the relevant Project Manager for the project in your local area for more information. Download and complete the Community Sponsorship Application and forward with any relevant documentation to
info@squadronenergy.com
Alternatively, you can complete and submit the form online via the link below.
The Cameron Park Wellington parkrun, supported by Squadron Energy’s Uungula Wind Farm, has quickly grown in popularity among the community since its October launch. The free, inclusive event promotes health, wellbeing, and community connection while attracting visitors and boosting the local economy.
Community programs and initiatives backed by Squadron Energy have been featured in the Best Practice Charter Report, highlighting the company’s commitment to community engagement and sustainability. Key initiatives include funding Disaster Relief Australia’s Big Map for emergency planning, delivering a First Nations training program in Wellington, leading research on bat collision risks at wind farms, and partnering with Dubbo Regional Council on an advanced wastewater treatment facility.
The Skipton Spring Festival returned for its third year, supported by Squadron Energy’s Moreton Hill Wind Farm. The event featured live music, local produce, craft workshops, kids’ entertainment, and heritage displays, celebrating community spirit.
The Windeyer playground, backed by Squadron Energy’s Crudine Ridge Wind Farm, has become a popular spot for local families since its launch. The new park features swings, climbing ropes, and slides, providing a much-needed recreational space and fostering community connection.
The NQ Warriors took part in the Bindal Sharks All Blacks Carnival in Townsville, supported by Squadron Energy’s Clarke Creek Wind Farm Stage 2. The First Nations team used the event to raise awareness about suicide prevention while celebrating culture and community spirit.
When Clarke Creek 11-year-old local Harley Needham needed to profile a notable person for a Year 6 English assignment, he
Squadron Energy has received approval for its Development Application (DA) to build temporary workers’ accommodation in Dubbo, marking a major milestone for the project that will provide workers on renewable energy projects close to Dubbo with a place to stay.
Each state government has different requirements for community and stakeholder engagement on significant infrastructure projects. Squadron Energy meets or exceeds these requirements.
Requirements sometimes include Community Consultative Committees or similar, (noting they are no longer a requirement in NSW) and adhering to engagement guidelines set by specific governments.
Common government objectives for good engagement include:
Squadron Energy is a signatory to the Clean Energy Council’s Community Engagement Best Practice Charter for Renewable Energy Developments. This involves a voluntary set of commitments that we will uphold when developing and operating our clean energy projects.
We work respectfully with the communities in which work, are sensitive to environmental and cultural values and aim to make a positive contribution to the regions in which we operate.