As we reach the end of Q1, 2026, March was a busy month across our projects and team, with a strong focus on industry collaboration, community engagement, and strengthening relationships with our stakeholders.
Building Connections at the Renewable Energy Supply Chain Forum
In mid-March, we attended the Renewable Energy Supply Chain Forum alongside Capricornia Pumped Hydro CEO, John Carr. The event, hosted by the Isaac Business Chamber in partnership with Isaac Regional Council, Resource Industry Network, and the Queensland Government, brought together regional businesses, renewable energy projects, contractors, and procurement representatives.
The forum provided a valuable platform to connect local businesses with emerging opportunities in the renewable energy sector. Strengthening local supply chains remains a key priority for our projects, and we look forward to continuing these partnerships.
Representing REP at the Queensland Community Energy Forum
Luke Keys, REP’s GM – Projects & Connections, represented Renewable Energy Partners at the Queensland Community Energy Forum in Proserpine, where he participated as a panel speaker.
On the event itself, Luke highlighted the importance of collaboration between industry, government, and communities, noting it was particularly valuable to hear from Mayor Ry Collins about how Whitsunday Regional Council is navigating its critical role in enabling the coexistence of industry, community, and renewable energy development.
We extend our thanks to Coexistence Queensland and the Queensland Government for hosting this important event, which continues to foster open dialogue and shared understanding across the sector.
Chahpingah Wind Farm – Strengthening Landholder Partnerships
REP CEO Luke McDonald attended a landholder meeting for the Chahpingah Wind Farm project in mid March. Engagement with landholders is fundamental to the success of all our developments, and these meetings provide an important opportunity to listen, share updates, and build trust.
REP has partnered with a group of Chahpingah landowners to originate a wind farm in the area. These landowners proactively sought proposals from renewable energy developers after recognising the benefits delivered by existing wind farm projects in the region.
Through this landowner-led process, REP was selected based on its track record delivering projects such as Wambo Wind Farm, Ulinda Park Battery, and Hopeland Solar Farm, as well as its capability in delivering complex developments across regional Queensland.
REP has now commenced early-stage development activities in partnership with participating landowners. While engagement to date has focused on these landholders and elected representatives, broader community engagement activities are planned to begin in 2026.
Biosecurity in Practice – ‘Weed and Seed’ Training
In late March, our Land and Community Manager, Rebecca McLellan, completed a ‘Weed and Seed’ course, reinforcing our commitment to strong biosecurity practices.
Biosecurity is a key priority for us, particularly when working across agricultural land. The movement of vehicles, equipment, and personnel can unintentionally introduce invasive weeds or seeds, which can have significant impacts on landholders’ productivity and local ecosystems.
Training like this ensures our team is equipped with best-practice knowledge to prevent contamination – such as proper vehicle hygiene, site protocols, and risk awareness. Taking biosecurity seriously is part of being a responsible project partner and maintaining the trust of our landholders and communities.
Looking Ahead
As we move further into the year, our focus remains on strengthening partnerships, whether through industry collaboration, community engagement, or working closely with landholders. These relationships are central to delivering successful renewable energy projects that create lasting benefits for regional Queensland.