Community Benefits
Community Ownership
At Winterbourne, we are giving the local community part of the ownership of the project. As part of an innovative community ownership and revenue sharing arrangement, turbine hosts, easement owners and project neighbours will be invited to become involved in a 5% project stake held by WalchaWind Pty Ltd at no cost to them. In turn, WalchaWind has committed to sharing the benefits it receives 50%:50% with the broader Walcha community. We believe this model will deliver durable financial and social benefits to the community and ensure the long-term success of the project.
The Benefits
The project will deliver significant benefits to the New England region and local communities, including
Significant investment in the New England region
Opportunities for local contractors and businesses
Up to 300 new jobs expected to be created during construction
Around 16 long-term service and maintenance jobs created during project operation
Development of new skilled labour in the region within the growing renewable energy industry
