Cubico and Western Downs Regional Council have signed a Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) for the proposed Marmadua Energy Park project.
The agreement establishes a framework for long-term investment in local infrastructure, services and community initiatives, helping to ensure the project delivers meaningful and lasting benefits for the region.
The agreement provides for potential annual community benefits of up to $855,000, indexed annually to CPI, with final contributions based on the project’s approved connection capacity and subject to relevant project milestones.
Funding priorities have been informed by community feedback gathered through engagement activities and the Social Impact Assessment. These include:
Tara water infrastructure, including the Great Artesian Basin (GAB) bore
Local road improvements
Improvements to Lions Park, Tara
Housing diversity
Community transport services (Weranga and Kumbarilla)
Improved access to health services and mobile clinics to schools
Training, education and career pathways
Community sponsorships and grants
Scholarships and educational support
The agreement includes ongoing monitoring, reporting and three-yearly reviews to ensure community needs and priorities are updated.
What happens next?
Establishing the CBA is an important milestone, but it does not mean the project is approved. Marmadua Energy Park remains subject to applicable planning, assessment and other approvals, with community contributions dependent on the project proceeding and reaching relevant milestones.
Cubico would like to thank the local community and those who shared their feedback throughout the consultation process. Your local knowledge and input have helped shape the priorities reflected in the agreement.
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Supporting projects that deliver lasting benefits for local communities.
Cubico’s Community Grants and Sponsorship Program provide funding to community groups, clubs, schools and not-for-profit organisations located near the Marmadua Energy Park project.
Funding supports initiatives that:
These grants help deliver projects and initiatives that matter most to local communities.
Through sponsorships, partnerships and community investment initiatives, Cubico has already supported a range of local projects, organisations and events in the Western Downs region.
This includes funding for community events, local initiatives, emergency services partnerships and programs that help strengthen regional communities.
Supporting regional learners to access education.
Each year, Cubico provides $50,000 through its Education Fund to support people living near our projects to access education, training and learning opportunities.
The fund can assist with: