200+ Megawatt Solar Plant powering up our Region

Published on 14 February 2017

And the good news keeps rolling in.

One of Australia's largest solar farm companies, Eco Energy World (EEW) Australia - a developer of utility scale solar projects – will meet with community members tonight to discuss plans for one of the largest solar farms in Australia.

The two-hundred plus megawatt plant is mooted for Bouldercombe. The company will meet local community members to share their story this evening with a view to lodging an application with Rockhampton Regional Council.

Council’s Planning and Regulatory Committee Chair Councillor Ellen Smith said the project had the potential for more jobs while supporting a cleaner future for our Region.

“There’s potential for hundreds of local jobs while the farm is being built and further jobs once it’s completed, as well as helping Queensland to achieve its renewable energy targets,” Cr Smith said.

“It’s really about our Region leading the way with eco-friendly and renewable energy sources for our community.

“It’s very exciting and in the early stages, but our future is looking cleaner and greener thanks to international companies looking to invest in our Region.”

Mark Love, Head of Eco Energy World Australia, said he was very pleased to be working with Council’s Economic Development Team and Council’s Planning Department to facilitate the project.