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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

Upcoming pop-up events

Uralla Show

Uralla Showground, King Street, Uralla NSW 2358

Saturday 8 February, 9am to 5pm

Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Library, 126 Bridge St, Muswellbrook NSW 2333

Tuesday 11 February, 11:30am to 2:30pm

Bendemeer

Bendemeer CWA, 7 Henry St Bendemeer NSW 2355

Monday 17 February, 9am to 5pm

Armidale & New England Show

Armidale Showground, Kirkwood St Armidale NSW 2350

Saturday 7-Sunday 8 March, 9am to 5pm

Upper Hunter Show

Muswellbrook Showground, Cnr New England Hwy &, Rutherford Rd, Muswellbrook NSW 2333

Saturday 15-Sunday 16 March, 9am to 5pm

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.

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

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

Transmission line near Armidale.

The New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) is a critical energy project for NSW.

Transmission lines with sheep in paddock.

Explore fact sheets and relevant project documents.

Solar farm in Avalind

EnergyCo is working with the developers who plan to connect to the REZ network infrastructure project.

Sheep in paddock with transmission tower.

Still have questions? Read more here.

Contact us

15 Jan 2024

If you have any questions about the New England REZ or would like to provide feedback, please contact us at any time:

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 1800 061 114 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)