Working with the community

Community feedback

EnergyCo is working closely with the community as we plan and deliver the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).

EnergyCo has been consulting with communities and landowners on a study corridor for the New England REZ network infrastructure project since June 2023. 

This feedback, along with information gathered from field investigations has resulted in a range of changes to the preliminary study corridor. These changes can be viewed on the interactive map.

We will keep the community informed about opportunities to get involved and provide feedback as the project progresses.

Pop-up events for the New England REZ

Our team holds regular pop-up events and information stalls in the region to chat with the community and answer any questions about the New England REZ. We held seven pop-ups in June and July 2024 in Scone, Muswellbrook, Tamworth, Wallabadah, Aberdeen and Armidale where we spoke with more than 100 community members. Thank you to everyone who has taken time to drop by the pop-ups and speak with our team.

To stay informed about our upcoming pop-ups, please register for email updates here

New England REZ community reference groups

EnergyCo is establishing two community reference groups for the project to represent communities in the REZ, as well as communities between the REZ and Bayswater in the south, near Muswellbrook. 

The groups will provide a unique opportunity for local residents, community groups, First Nations representatives and other stakeholders to help shape the future of network infrastructure across the region.  

An independent chair has been appointed to facilitate the community reference group meetings to ensure project information is shared, feedback is provided and understood, and all voices are heard.

Applications to join the community reference groups were open from September to November 2024. We will share more information on the groups in early 2025.