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.

Community information sessions

We are holding a series of information sessions in August and September 2024 so you can find out more information about the REZ network infrastructure project. The sessions are an opportunity to meet the project team, ask questions and provide feedback. No formal presentation will be given, so you can drop in any time during the sessions.

To stay informed about opportunities to provide feedback, please register for email updates here

Upcoming community information sessions

Muswellbrook

Tuesday 27 August, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
at Muswellbrook Tertiary Education Centre, 87 Hill Street, Muswellbrook

Murrurundi

Wednesday 28 August, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
at Murrurundi Country Women's Association Hall, 109 Mayne Street, Murrurundi

Tamworth

Thursday 29 August, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
at Acacia Function Centre, 559-597 Burgmanns Lane, Hillvue

Woolomin

Tuesday 3 September, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
at Woolomin-Duncan's Creek Memorial Hall, 53 Nundle Road, Woolomin

Uralla

Wednesday 4 September, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
at Uralla Neighbourhood Centre, 27 Salisbury Street, Uralla

Armidale

Thursday 5 September, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
at Armidale Town Hall, 127 Rusden Street, Armidale

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

Upcoming pop-up events

AgQuip

134 Black Jack Road, Gunnedah NSW 2380
Tuesday 20 August, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Wednesday 21 August, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Thursday 22 August, 8.30am to 4.00pm

Scone – Conference Centre at Scone Motor Inn

55 Kelly Street, Scone NSW 2337
Wednesday 28 August, 10am to 12.30pm

Walcha – Walcha Bowling & Recreation Club

14E Croudace Street, Walcha NSW 2354
Wednesday 4 September, 10am to 12pm

Wallabadah - Wallabadah Hall

Martyn Street, Wallabadah NSW 2343
Wednesday 11 September, 3.00pm to 6.00pm

Muswellbrook - Muswellbrook Fair Shopping Centre

19-29 Rutherford Road, Muswellbrook NSW 2333
Wednesday 25 September, 10am to 2pm

Murrurundi - King of the Ranges Stockman’s Challenge & Bush Festival

Rosedale Horse Complex, 4 Rosella Street, Murrurundi NSW 2338
Friday 27 September, 9am to 5pm

Community reference group

We are seeking expressions of interest for the New England REZ network infrastructure project community reference group.

The community reference group will aim to provide an open forum for discussion between EnergyCo, the community and key stakeholders about the project and broader REZ.

We are looking for a range of people from local communities who can represent the views and interests of their members, groups or organisations. This includes representatives from local communities in the project area, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, First Nations organisations, environmental groups, community development associations and industry groups.

To register your interest, send your name and email to [email protected] or call 1800 061 114 and we’ll notify you when applications open.

Our team at the Aberdeen Highlight Games on 6 July 2024.