Wind Farm Community Grants Open
Applications are now open for the latest round of Coopers Gap Wind Farm community grants.
Last Blade Locked In At Coopers Gap
The Coopers Gap wind farm project has passed a major milestone with the completion of construction of the final turbine.
Wind Farm Opening Pushed Back
Coopers Gap Wind Farm’s completion date has been extended by almost a year due to problems getting turbine components from the Port of Brisbane to the construction site.
Joint Push To Fix Phone Services
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry has joined forces with the Jandowae Chamber of Commerce to press for better telecommunications between Kingaroy and Dalby
Council Welcomes Wind Farm
South Burnett Regional Council has welcomed Thursday’s announcement that funding arrangements for the construction of the Coopers Gap Wind farm have been secured.
Work To Start Soon On Wind Farm
After years of speculation, community consultations and funding uncertainty, the $850 million Coopers Gap wind farm has received its final green light.
Big Milestone For Coopers Gap
The $500 million Coopers Gap Wind Farm looks set to become a reality after the approval on Thursday of its Environmental Impact Statement.
Wind Farm Burden Lifted From Councils
A new planning code for wind farms could speed up approvals for AGL’s proposed venture at Coopers Gap
Feedback Sought On Wind Farm Code
The State Government is seeking feedback on a new code which will be used to assess wind farm developments in Queensland.
Anti-Wind Farm Voices Speak Out
Since our recent reports, southburnett.com.au has been overwhelmed by comments from the anti-wind farm lobby about the proposed development at Coopers Gap.
Guidelines Being Drafted For Wind Farm
The controversial AGL wind farm at Coopers Gap is apparently one step closer to becoming a reality, and for a group of Cooranga North and Boyneside landholders, it can’t come quickly enough.
Wind Farm Supporters Deny Division
“Cooper Gap Wind Power Supporters” – a group formed to lobby in favour of AGL’s proposed wind farm at Coopers Gap – has taken exception to claims that the wind farm project has divided the local community.
MP ‘Deceived By Anti-Wind Lobby’
Greens candidate for Maranoa Grant Newson has hit back at claims made this week by local MP Bruce Scott, saying the only thing that is fraudulent in relation to wind farms were the “claims made by the anti-wind lobby”.
Local Residents Back Wind Farms
A majority of local residents surveyed in a recent telephone poll support future wind farms in the South Burnett / Dalby area.
Coopers Gap Wind Farm Meeting
A community consultation meeting for AGL’s Coopers Gap Wind Farm proposal will be held at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Thursday (January 17).
Mayor Upset By Wind Farm ‘Misinformation’
Western Downs Mayor Ray Brown is saddened that misinformation has split the community over the proposed Coopers Gap wind farm.
Pro-Wind Farm Group Meets In Dalby
A meeting was held at the Western Downs Regional Council offices today to discuss the proposed AGL wind farm project at Coopers Gap.
Frustration Over Wind Farm Limbo
State Government or Council? Who will assess the Coopers Gap wind farm
Xenophon Offers To Talk To Residents
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon has offered to speak to South Burnett residents concerned about the proposed construction of a wind farm at Coopers Gap, between Dalby and Kingaroy.
Council Wants 2km Buffer
Zone Around Wind Farms
The South Burnett Regional Council will continue to apply pressure to the State Government to update State Planning Policy on wind farms.
