Neoen acknowledges the Wilmen Noongar people, Traditional Owners of the land on which Collie Battery will store energy. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Community Benefits

COMMUNITY BENEFIt-sharing PROGRAM

We believe in sharing the benefits of renewable energies with the communities we operate in. 
Under the Collie Community Benefit-Sharing Program, Neoen is committed to distributing funds every year across our project’s operational lifespan and under the following two streams:
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First Nations Fund
We will fund self-determined initiatives benefitting First Nations peoples under a direct partnership or a grant process.
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COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

We will fund major projects by not-for-profits and charities under an open, competitive process to deliver benefits in six growth areas.

Growth Areas

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ARTS, CULTURE & EVENTS

Fostering creativity and connection in the community through art, culture & community events.

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Energy efficiency & ENVIRONMENT

Supporting local conservation initiatives and projects aimed at making access to clean energy more easily available and affordable.

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DISASTER RELIEF & EMERGENCY SERVICES

We can support communities impacted by natural disasters near our project site or to local emergency services groups.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Addressing local skills development and adding value to educational opportunities

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FIRST NATIONS INITIATIVES

We can allocate funds to local First Nations community for heritage conservation and self determined initiatives.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Contributing to improved health and wellbeing outcomes in regional communities

Outcomes

The Collie Battery will bring a range of benefits to surrounding communities. 

Watch this video to learn how another Neoen project has invested in local community initiatives to benefit the people living in & around the Western Downs region of Queensland.

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ARTWORK​

Neoen, under its Sustainability Framework, has a commitment to create an artwork on all its projects with a capacity of over 50 MW. The artwork aims to celebrate renewable energy and local culture.

The Collie Battery will also deliver an artwork commitment. Here is an example of an artwork design painted on a wind turbine at another Neoen project in Far North Queensland. 

Artwork Design: Jirrbal Country by Wanirr Godden & Teho Ropeyarn