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About wind
Wind energy is Australia's lowest-cost source of new electricity supply and was one of the country's leading sources of clean energy in 2020, accounting for 36 per cent of renewable generation and 10 per cent of total generation.
Wind energy's contribution to Australia's energy mix has grown 136 per cent since 2014. There are now over 100 wind farms in Australia, and that number is set to grow with many large-scale projects either under construction or financially committed.
The Toowoomba and Surat Basin region is home to 44 large-scale renewable energy projects. Another 30 are under development, including a mix of solar, wind, hydro and bioenergy projects. Renewable energy developments in Queensland have already supported over 3,600 jobs in the construction phase alone; therefore, highlighting the importance of upskilling and training for local supply chains in developing their workforce ahead of time to prepare for this influx.
The Queensland government has incentivised industry to heavily invest in programs and initiatives that will help drive its goal of 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030. Wind will provide a sustainable source of energy into the future and contribute to the government s 2030 goal. Regional communities need to support the transition to renewables to gain the environmental and economic benefits.
Upgraded electrical transmission infrastructure and the abundance of suitable land has positioned Toowoomba and the Surat Basin as prime locations for wind energy production. They are therefore expected to support a strong pipeline of renewable projects in the near future, which will result in plenty of opportunities for the local supply chain.
Energy transition in our region
The Goombi Renewable Energy Hub project is a large-scale wind farm and battery project planned in the Western Downs region (12kms west of Chinchilla and 16kms east of Miles).
The project is being developed by Goombi Energy Holdings (GEH) – a partnership between LP Renewable Projects (an Australian renewable energy developer) and TagEnergy (a global clean energy company).
We recognise the Western Downs' proud history in delivering major energy projects and we are committed to continuing that legacy in a way that brings local businesses and communities on the journey with Goombi.
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The Bungaban Wind Energy Project is a large-scale wind farm and battery project planned on Auburn Hawkwood and Iman Country, in the Western Downs and Banana Shire region (35km northeast of Wandoan and 55km southeast of Taroom).
Developed by Windlab, the project will deliver up to 1.4 GW of wind generation from up to 204 turbines, supported by battery storage.
During construction, the project is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs and will contribute approximately $500 million to the regional economy through local employment, supply chain activity, and contracting opportunities.
Bungaban is the most advanced project within Windlab’s proposed South Queensland Renewable Generation Hub, which also includes a hybrid solar and battery energy project.
For more information about the project refer to: Bungaban
How can businesses get involved?
TSBE invites businesses to highlight their local capability by completing the 2026 Wind Farm Capability Mapping Survey for the Goombi Renewable Energy Hub and Bungaban Wind Energy Project.
Wind farm capability mapping was previously undertaken in 2022/23 for Wambo Wind Farm and this new survey will allow TSBE to update the business profiles for the new Goombi Renewable Energy Hub and the Bungaban Wind Energy Project.
This questionnaire supports local and regional business participation by improving the visibility of local suppliers during contractor procurement planning and ensuring they are considered early, prior to the finalisation of work packages.
Goombi Energy Holdings and Windlab will require principal contractors to apply best-efforts approaches to identify, consider and engage suitably qualified local and regional suppliers, consistent with the Project’s social impact and community benefit commitments. Contractors will be expected to demonstrate consideration of local businesses and support reporting on participation outcomes.
These commitments form part of the Project’s broader social impact framework, including local employment and training, First Nations participation and long-term community benefit initiatives. Information collected will be used to develop a local and regional supplier capability register, inform procurement packaging and sequencing, align work scopes with local business capabilities and support monitoring and reporting of local procurement outcomes.
All information will be managed in accordance with privacy and confidentiality requirements and will not be used for marketing purposes.
The Goombi Renewable Energy Hub and Bungaban Wind Energy Project is currently progressing through planning and approvals. Subject to approvals, construction is anticipated to commence from 2027, with procurement activities staged progressively in advance of and during construction.
As the Project progresses:
• Principal contractors will be appointed and required to engage with local and regional suppliers
• Further briefings and engagement opportunities will be provided as work packages are defined
• Updates will be shared on Project timing, procurement pathways and local participation outcomes.
Complete the 2026 Wind Capability Mapping Survey here https://www.tsbesuppliersportal.com.au/login.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or [email protected]
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TSBE would like to thank Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) for all their help and support with major rail projects
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