The beginning of a $7.5 billion renewable energy project was marked with the opening of its information centre in Collinsville on Saturday morning, with over 50 people present to find out more about the innovative Green Energy Hub.
The initiative will see 180,000 acres of grazing properties developed and multi-purposed to create 3000 megawatts of wind and solar renewable energy.
Farms will still be operational; the Green Energy Hub will simply work in addition to current industry, and it is estimated that this will generate at least $1 billion of economic activity in the region and more than 350 jobs during construction.
Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Julie Hall, Councillor Michelle Wright, participating landowners, representatives from local businesses, and residents from Collinsville and surrounding areas were all present at the opening held on Saturday.
Everyone enjoyed a sausage sizzle, coffee van and giveaways, before hearing from Ark Energy CEO Daniel Kim.
“The Collinsville Green Energy Hub is a huge investment for the region and will give Collinsville, Bowen and surrounding communities a significant opportunity to be a part of and benefit from Queensland’s energy transition,” he said.
“We’re looking forward being part of the Whitsunday region for this exciting project.”
Afterwards, Ark Energy’s General Manager Development for Queensland Anthony Russo presented an overview of the feasibility work that has been done for the project so far, next steps in the planning process, and spoke about the importance for Ark Energy of being part of the local community.
The Collinsville Green Energy Hub information centre is at 47 Railway Road, Collinsville, and is open every Wednesday afternoon.
It has information on wind and solar renewable energy, the Collinsville Green Energy Hub project, and lots of takeaway materials.
More information on the project is also available on the website at collinsvillehub.com.au and the project team can be contacted directly by email to info@collinsville.com.au or phone 1800 731 296.
From left to right: Anthony Russo, General Manager Development, Queensland for Ark Energy, Mayor Julie Hall, Ark Energy CEO Daniel Kim, and Councillor Michelle Wright cut the ribbon to officially open the Collinsville Green Energy Hub Information Centre. Photo supplied
Visitors join the Ark Energy project team, Mayor Julie Hall, and Councillor Michelle Wright for the official opening of the Collinsville Green Energy Hub Information Centre. Photo supplied
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