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ENGIE is in the early development stage for a proposed Wind, Solar and Battery project, located 130km north-east of Adelaide in South Australia.
ENGIE is a long-term owner and operator of renewable generation in Australia, having commissioned its first wind farm in South Australia in 2005. ENGIE values long term relationships and takes responsibility from origination, through development, construction, operations and importantly decommissioning. Bundey forms an important part of ENGIE's renewable energy portfolio in Australia.
The planning of the project is in its early stages, with local stakeholder discussions planned over the coming months. These will help everyone to understand the area and incorporate key considerations into the project plan. ENGIE is very conscious of the large number of development projects in the region, each with varying engagement approaches and maturity. Being sensitive to this and respectful of people's time while still capturing key feedback to ensure the project accounts for community views, is a key focus.
What infrastructure will be at the project?
Initial layouts estimating around:
- 1,000 MW of Wind
- 400 MW of Solar
- a Battery Energy Storage System
The project’s layout and size will be refined over the course of its development.
Where is the Bundey project proposed to be located?
An initial location for the project has been identified between the towns of Burra and Morgan in the Goyder Shire and Mid Murray Council areas.
The location is accessible from the Goyder Highway and Powerline Road and was identified due to several factors, including the abundance of wind and solar resources, proximity to transmission infrastructure, compatibility with existing agricultural activities and relative distance from existing dwellings.
What is the current status of the project?
The project is in its early stages and will require planning approval from the South Australia State Government through an impact assessment process undertaken through the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy (HRE) Act (2023).
This involves a formal Licence Application which includes submitting an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) alongside a Statement of
Environmental Objectives (SEO), developed in accordance with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) criteria from the South Australian Department of Energy and Mines (DEM).
Federal approval would be required under the Environment Protection Biodiversity Act (EPBC Act).The Regional Council of Goyder and Mid Murray Council will be involved in terms of clear engagement with community and council and the agreement of a formal benefits package for the region.
The project will be referred to the Federal Government under the EPBC Act (1999) for review of any impacts of species of national significance.
Proposed timeline
Community
Community Benefit Sharing
Commencing in 2027, the Bundey Renewable Energy Park Community Grants program will be offered annually while development is underway.
If the project is built and generating electricity, a Community Benefit Fund and First Nations Benefit Fund will be established, offering
long-term benefits to the community such as energy rebates. The funds will be co-designed ensuring the outcomes are meaningful to the local community.
How does ENGIE engage?
ENGIE is committed to open and transparent engagement with stakeholders and welcomes opportunities to work with residents and community members. Through a dedicated engagement team and established process, ENGIE is building trusted relationships across multiple projects and states.
Stakeholder and community consultation will occur across all stages of development. ENGIE will actively engage with landholders and communities throughout the scoping phase to identify local considerations that will assist in developing and refining the project design and layout.
When will you be engaging with local community members?
ENGIE will host local drop-in information sessions where community members can talk directly to the project team, ask questions and provide valuable local feedback.
Your feedback
Our community and stakeholders provide valuable feedback that helps shape our work. We appreciate hearing from you on what we are doing well and where we haven’t met the mark, so that we can take ownership and improve.
Our Community & Stakeholder Feedback Framework details our approach to feedback and how we manage complaints.
FAQs
1. What feedback can I provide?
You can provide feedback about ENGIE operational assets and our asset development projects. If your feedback relates to other ENGIE activities, including our retail and residential energy solutions, please visit our contact us page.
At ENGIE Renewables Development, we define feedback as any communication we receive from you. Types of feedback include:
| Comments, which can be either positive or negative but do not require further action. | |
| Enquiries, which are neither positive nor negative but require further action. | |
| Complaints, which are negative and typically require a response or resolution. |
2. How can I provide feedback?
You can provide feedback by:
- sending an email to [email protected]
- calling our dedicated projects phone line on 1800 845 067 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- talking to us in person
If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can use the National Relay Service to provide your feedback. If English is not your first language, you may use the National Translating and Interpreting Service. We accept feedback from other people on your behalf.
3. How will my feedback be dealt with?
All feedback will be recorded and dealt with according to our five guiding principles:
- Fairness: You will be treated fairly. If your feedback is negative and handled as a complaint, our actions and decisions will be respectful, impartial, and evidence-based.
- Transparency: Information about how to provide feedback is published on our website, with open and honest feedback sought.
- Accountability: We treat all feedback as an opportunity for continuous improvement.
- Accessibility: Feedback can be provided verbally over the phone or in person; or in writing by letter, email or online form.
- Responsiveness: If a response is required, we will reply courteously and within our stated timeframes, and we will keep you informed about the progress of a complaint.
4. How will my feedback, including complaints, be managed?
Feedback, including complaints, will be managed through our feedback process.
5. What if I am not happy with the outcome of my complaint?
If you believe your complaint isn’t adequately resolved, you can ask us to escalate the matter to a staff member at a higher level within our organisation, who will work with you to investigate further and find a solution.
If the complaint still isn’t resolved to your satisfaction, we suggest you contact the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner or your local ombudsman.
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6. How is my personal information handled?
Personal information that identifies individuals will only be disclosed or used by ENGIE Renewables Development as permitted under the relevant privacy laws, secrecy provisions and any relevant confidentiality obligations.
The ENGIE ANZ Group’s Privacy Policy details our commitment to complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act).
