About the Roadshow

The NSW Government is making it easier for people to find out what the renewable energy zone in the central west means for them.

At community roadshows between 11 - 15 August, residents will have the opportunity to access the latest information, discuss local jobs, business opportunities and benefits for communities, and speak directly with the people helping build NSW's energy future.

Learn more and register for free
Wind turbines with sheep and kangaroo. 

Event details

Cost: Free

Format: Drop‑in, light refreshments provided

Registration: Everyone is welcome, and the events are family-friendly. We encourage you to register so we can plan ahead.

Register for free

Locations and times

  • Tuesday 11 August: 3 pm to 6 pm, Coolah Central School Hall, Coolah  
  • Wednesday 12 August: 4 pm to 7 pm, Club Mudgee, Mudgee  
  • Thursday 13 August: 4 pm to 7 pm, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo  
  • Friday 14 August: 3 pm to 6 pm, Dunedoo Jubilee Hall, Dunedoo  
  • Saturday 15 August: 9 am to 11 am, Wellington Soldiers Club, Wellington 

Request a private meeting

If you need to discuss something confidential or sensitive, you can request a private meeting. Due to venue constraints, private sessions are limited and times will be assigned as available.  

To request a meeting, register through Humanitix.

Register for free

People talking at an EnergyCo booth at the Wellington Show

We’ll cover the topics that matter most to local communities.

Learn more about jobs, business opportunities and community benefits for local communities.

Benefits for communities
  • Community and Employment Benefit Program
  • Community grants
  • Local investment programs
Opportunities for workers, businesses and suppliers
  • Community and Employment Benefit Program
  • Employment opportunities
  • Local content targets
  • Supplier opportunities
  • Skills and training pathways
How investment supports locals and services
  • Rates
  • Local roads
  • Local services

Learn more about what energy projects may mean for landholders and neighbours, including access, compensation and protections in place. 

Land access and compensation
  • Easements
  • Strategic benefit payments
  • Compensation
  • Land valuation
  • Neighbour payment policy
Farming and land use
  • Agrivoltaics
  • Grazing agreements
  • Coexistence with farming operations
Landholder advice and support
  • Landholder guide
  • Property-specific questions
  • Mental health support for landowners
  • Neighbour agreements
  • Request a private consultation, register via Humanitix

Learn more about what’s being built and the purpose of projects in the REZ, including other infrastructure upgrades.

Energy transition
  • NSW Energy and Net Zero Policy
  • Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap overview
  • Renewables transition
Energy infrastructure
  • Generation projects
  • Electricity distribution
  • Solar, wind and storage projects
  • Grid connections
  • Electricity network
  • Power outages
  • Transmission timeline and construction schedules
Community infrastructure
  • Worker accommodation
  • Health demands
Roads and transport
  • Traffic management
  • Road upgrades/safety
  • Port to Renewable Energy Zones road upgrades
  • Oversize and overmass (OSOM) vehicles and loads

Learn more about how the environment is protected and cultural heritage is respected.

Looking after land
  • NSW Energy and Net Zero Policy
  • Environmental management from policy to planning to delivery
  • Biodiversity
  • Strategic Offset Delivery Agreement
  • Water management
Caring for Country and First Nations participation
  • Cultural heritage management
  • Native title considerations
  • First Nations participation

Learn more about your rights, how you can be involved, and where to get help - including independent advice services. 

Having your say in planning and approvals
  • How to have your say
  • Timelines
Raising concerns and resolving issues
  • How to lodge a complaint
  • Dispute resolution
Your rights and protections
  • Your legal rights
  • Independent information and advice
Support and advocacy
  • Community advocacy networks and industry support
  • Mental health support for landowners

Learn more about how projects are independently assessed, the timeline for approvals, post-approval compliance and how to have your say. 

Understanding the planning process
  • Statutory approvals pathway
  • Where renewable energy zone projects sit in the planning process
  • Key stages and timelines
Having your say
  • NSW Planning Portal
  • Lodging a formal submission
  • When community feedback is invited
Assessment and decision-making
  • Independent project assessment
  • Role of Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
  • How submissions are considered
Compliance and monitoring
  • Post-approval requirements
  • Ongoing compliance monitoring
  • How projects are regulated over time

Get in touch with the Central-West Orana REZ team

Call us

1800 032 101 (9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday)

Email us

[email protected]

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