Captains Mountain Wind Farm

20/05/2026

Congratulations to the Millmerran Community Foundation and everyone involved in making this happen. Great news for the town!

MILLMERRAN COMMUNITY BUS SERVICE

The first service is 28th May 2026, leaving the Millmerran Cultural Centre at 8am.

Book at The Millmerran Community Support Service in person or phone 0746 955 650.

Want to get to Toowoomba later in the year? Here are service dates each month through to October 2026.
Schedule for November and December being released soon.

14/01/2026

As renewable energy development progresses across the region, we know communities have important questions.

Congratulations to Darling Downs Environment Council for putting together a fantastic new resource:
Our Region, Our Energy Future – a practical, evidence-based booklet that addresses common topics such as:
• Planning and approvals
• Community consultation and social impact
• Co-existence with agriculture
• Landscape and site design
• Wildlife and vegetation considerations
• Community benefit agreements
• End-of-life and decommissioning

The guide is designed to support balanced, informed discussions between communities, developers, and decision-makers.

Download your copy here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CTwN-6V95xkKohGr8JYSEVD1AzjzJyhk/view

Renewables Done Right education website: https://renewables.ddec.org.au/

Captains Mountain Wind Farm encourages the community to explore this resource to support informed discussions about renewable energy development in our region.

16/11/2025

Toowoomba Region Council is hosting a free business workshop designed to equip local businesses for the major renewable energy projects planned for our region.
This session will highlight upcoming opportunities, provide guidance on how to make your business stand out, and offer practical strategies for navigating the highs and lows that often accompany large-scale developments.
To register, please follow this link
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/doing-business-with-major-projects-tickets-1962778184386?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/09/2025

This short video offers a glimpse of the early construction stage at Lotus Creek Wind Farm - from careful site preparation to the teamwork that makes it possible.

It’s great to see local crews and partners working together on the ground, and we’re proud to see this Australian development project moving ahead with Zenviron as our construction partner.

https://youtu.be/vlcAKiQUVjc?feature=shared

28/07/2025

Stay Informed & Have Your Say

Our latest project newsletter is now available, featuring updates on:
- Planning progress
- Local sponsorships
- Workforce accommodation options

We continue to welcome community feedback as the project progresses. Your input helps shape how we deliver benefits and engage meaningfully with the local community.

Read the newsletter:
https://www.captainsmountainwindfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/captains-mountain-wind-newsletter-8.pdf

Fill out the community feedback survey: www.captainsmountainwindfarm.com.au/community-input

10/06/2025

The draft Public Environment Report (PER) guidelines for the Captains Mountain Wind Farm have been issued under the EPBC Act, with the public comment period open until 24 June 2025.

The guidelines will inform the environmental assessment of the project.

View and comment here: https://epbcpublicportal.environment.gov.au/open-for-comments/

Your input is a valued part of this process and helps ensure a thorough and transparent assessment.

Note: The guidelines are expected to be live on the EPBC Public Portal by close of business today.

09/04/2025

We’ve received the outcome of our EPBC Referral. As anticipated, the project has been deemed a ‘controlled action’ under the EPBC Act. This means it will proceed through a formal assessment process, including the preparation of a Public Environment Report.

We’d like to thank everyone who provided comments during the initial public consultation stage. We’ll continue to share updates as we move into the next phase and work to develop a project that’s both environmentally responsible and regionally beneficial.

11/03/2025

As part of the development of Captains Mountain Wind Farm, we have submitted an EPBC Act Referral for assessment. The Referral is now open for public viewing and comment.

You can access the Referral via the EPBC website here: https://epbcpublicportal.environment.gov.au/open-for-comments/

The public comment period closes on 25 March 2025.

Learn more in our latest news update: https://www.captainsmountainwindfarm.com.au/epbc-act-referral-for-captains-mountain-wind-farm-now-open-for-public-comment/

24/02/2025

We're excited to share the latest project news. In this newsletter edition, we’ll cover key milestones in our permitting process, upcoming opportunities to connect with our team, and insights into decommissioning requirements.

Join us at the Millmerran Show on Saturday, 1 March, where we'll be hosting an information stand. Drop by to learn more about our project and have a chat with our team—we’d love to see you there!

https://www.captainsmountainwindfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/captains-mountain-wind-Newsletter-7.pdf

07/03/2024

Had a great time at the Millmerran Show last week. A big thank you to the 20+ visitors who dropped by to discuss the wind farm's progress. Congratulations to our raffle winners, Diane and Jacob from the Millmerran Garden Club and Men's Shed. We always enjoy the opportunity for community interactions.