Wind Prospect values transparent and community-focused engagement. We understand that local communities play an essential role in shaping projects, and it’s crucial to ensure people have a voice in the process. Our approach is to provide clear and timely information and meaningful opportunities for feedback.
We recognise the importance of building meaningful, lasting relationships with the communities where we develop our projects. We aim to be positive and responsible participants through respectful engagement and open dialogue.
We are working closely with landowners, neighbours, local councils and community groups to understand the region’s interests, concerns, and aspirations. Throughout the Project’s development, we will provide regular updates, hold community information sessions and offer various channels for feedback.
Community Sponsorship Program
The Willatook Wind Farm Project Sponsorship Fund is a well-established community fund, designed to help local community groups to deliver and enhance their services, programs, initiatives and facilities. The fund was established in 2019 and since then has provided over $121,000 to eligible organisations and community groups.
Applications for the 2027 Sponsorship Fund will open later this year
Benefit Sharing
We recognise that those living closest to the Willatook Wind Farm should have the opportunity to share in the benefits of the Project. We also recognise the importance of delivering broader benefits that support the local community over the life of the Project.
We will work closely with neighbouring residents and landholders to help shape a Neighbour Benefit Program that reflects local priorities and community feedback. This will build on engagement already undertaken through door knocks, community information sessions, our Koroit shopfront, mail-outs and direct discussions with neighbours, with further opportunities for input as the program is developed.
The Neighbour Benefit Program will complement broader community benefit initiatives that seek to support local organisations, community projects and lasting regional outcomes.
We are committed to keeping the community informed as this work progresses and will share further details of both the Neighbour Benefit Program and broader community benefit initiatives as they are developed.