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PROJECT Stakeholders

Neighbour and Community Benefits

The Bannaby Project is committed to sharing benefits of the project with our neighbours and wider communities. Some of the benefits will be delivered before and during construction in recognition that construction will impact neighbours and the local community most often. Other benefits will be delivered during operations and reflect our long-term commitment to the communities of Upper Lachlan Shire Council who will host the project.

The project will release further details about the benefits in 2026, including how community groups can register their interest in being involved.

Neighbour and Community Benefits

Who
What
Why
When
Amount
Neighours
Direct Benefits
In recognition that construction and operation may have the greatest level of impact on direct neighbours
Before construction
During operations
A one-off amount
An annual amount paid for 14 years
Local community groups
Annual grants for locally nominated projects
Community enhancement fund
To support existing and future initiatives of local communities
During operations
Five grants of $5,000 a year for 14 years
$3,000 a year for 14 years
The communities of the Upper Lachlan Shire Council
Voluntary Planning Agreement
To acknowledge that the communities of the local government area are host to the project and in accordance with NSW Government guidelines
During operations
$1,300,000

Infrastructure benefits

Who
What
Why
When
Amount
Local road users
Roadworks
To maintain a safe local road network during project construction
Before construction on site
$500,000
Neighbours and local community
Mobile and internet accessibility
The local community has identified access to mobile and internet services as a concern.
During construction
$500,000

Biodiversity contributions

Who
What
Why
When
Amount
Local biodiversity
Biodiversity initiatives
To enhance local biodiversity quality and connectivity
Before operations
$80,000

The amounts, timings and targets are subject to change and further refinement in consultation with neighbours, local communities and relevant stakeholders.

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Community

How we engage with community

The project engages with landowners, neighbours, local community and interest groups, First Nations peoples and stakeholders in a constructive and respectful manner.

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Our approach is supported by the following strategies:

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  • Senior project personnel overseeing engagement governance, approvals and media relations;
  • Engagement of competent and capable project staff and consultants to assist the project implement engagement plans, manage day-to-day interactions, and maintain records;
  • Record and track enquiries and complaints through a dedicated project contact number and email;
  • Receive, investigate, respond and resolve all enquiries and complaints;
  • Maintain monthly internal reporting of the above; and
  • Ensure that engagement activities and processes are continually improved through application of relevant continual learnings.

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Contact

Contact us

BW ESS is a long-term owner and operator, focused on building strong relationships with our communities.

We’re committed to open communication and genuine engagement, and welcome your questions or feedback about the Bannaby BESS.
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Please feel free to reach out to us:
• Complete the enquiry form
• Call us on 1800 329 172
• Email us at bannaby@bw-ess.com

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