May 14, 2026
RES, the developers of the Tarong West Wind Farm at Ironpot, has worked with the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary to donate new dental equipment to Kingaroy Hospital.
The donation of more than $15,000 will fund dental sensors and x-ray plates for use with a portable x-ray machine in the Kingaroy Hospital theatre.
The equipment will provide better quality x-rays to help dentists diagnose and treat patients.
Tarong West Wind Farm head of corporate affairs and engagement, Tanya Jackson, said the donation reflected a commitment to supporting practical initiatives that made a tangible difference locally.
“We want our support in the region to be practical and useful, and this is a very clear example of that,” Ms Jackson said.
“This equipment will help the Kingaroy dental team to deliver better dental care for families by providing a new treatment tool for patients.”
Kingaroy Hospital Dental Clinic principal dentist Dr Tia Riggs said the equipment would make a meaningful difference to patient care.
“The ability to take x-rays in theatre for dental cases will help minimise treatments each patient needs, which should result in less time on the waiting list; reduce the number of dental visits and provide better health outcomes for patients,” Dr Riggs said.
Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary president Alison Murray welcomed the opportunity to work with the wind farm.
“The dental equipment will help reduce the number of times a patient will need to visit the dentist, which is great news for those who travel to access medical care; and will enable our dentists to treat more patients in a week,” she said.
