Middle Creek Energy Hub

About The Project

The Middle Creek Energy Hub is a proposed 1.45 GW renewable energy hub, comprising wind, solar, and storage technologies. It is located around 15 km from Wandoan and Guluguba and approximately 60 km north of Miles in the Western Downs Regional Council local government area.

The Project location is driven by the strong wind and solar resources in the region. The project is strategically located within the Western Downs Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). A REZ connects wind and solar projects in a coordinated way to optimise renewable energy developments and network infrastructure.

Middle Creek Energy Hub will be a significant contributor to achieving the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan’s 80% renewable energy target by 2035 and Queensland Government’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 as legislated in the Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024.

The Project’s outcomes align with several strategies outlined in the Western Downs Regional Council Economic Development Strategy 2023-2028, including creating increased opportunities for youth employment and attracting and retaining workforces in the Western Downs. Additionally, the Project will help deliver affordable, clean and reliable energy to households and businesses.

The Details

Generating Opportunity

Project Benefits

The Middle Creek Energy Hub will endeavour to drive collaborative investment in the communities of the Western Down region of QLD. Set to power approximately 700,000 homes with clean, affordable energy when fully operational and create employment and procurement opportunities for local residents and businesses. The project will help drive the region to a sustainable future.

Investment

Multi-billion dollar investment in the QLD Western Downs Region.

Employment

Creating 500 jobs during construction, followed by several long-term local positions during 35 years of operations.

Electricity

Generating up to 1.45GW of renewable energy

Households

Powering up to 700,000 homes

Community

Sharing the success through support of local initiatives available through our community benefit fund and other sponsorships.

Project Status

The Project requires approvals from the Queensland and Australian Federal Governments. Approval applications plan to be submitted in late 2024. 

Cubico has commenced comprehensive studies and assessments covering matters such as ecology, visual amenity, noise, aviation, traffic and transport, cultural heritage, and biodiversity. These studies and assessments will inform the design, planning and construction of the Project, ensuring potential impacts can be avoided, mitigated, and minimised. 

The Project is committed to permitting a responsible design, that complements the existing agricultural operations of the land and provides benefit to the surrounding region.

Estimated Timeline

2023-2024
Complete
Project Feasibility
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2024-2027
In Progress
Planning & Approvals
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2027-2030
Targeting
Construction
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2030
Targeting
Commissioning
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2030-2065
Targeting
Operations
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2065 Onwards
Targeting
Decommissioning
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Positive Impacts

The Energising Australia campaign highlights the important work happening in remote areas of Australia – these videos come from our Wambo Wind Farm project.