RWE Renewables Australia respectfully acknowledges the Bigambul people, the Traditional Owners of the lands where the Cattle Creek Wind Farm is proposed, and pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
Planning and development:
Expecting to be operational by 2030.
Last updated June 2026
RWE Renewables Australia is proposing to develop a renewable energy project near Dunmore, in southern Queensland’s Western Downs and Toowoomba Regional Councils.
This would include a wind farm with up to 135 wind turbines – with the final number subject to the outcomes of specialist studies – and a Battery Energy Storage System.
If constructed, the Cattle Creek Wind Farm is expected to generate enough electricity to power more than 525,000 homes, the equivalent of powering all private dwellings in the Toowoomba Regional Council and Western Downs Regional Council about five times over.
The proposed project area is located about 110 kilometres west of Toowoomba and 50 kilometres north-west of Millmerran. The project investigation area consists of about 20,000 hectares, with the potential development footprint expected to occupy less than five per cent of this area following construction. This land is mainly used for cattle grazing, which can continue if the project is built.
Up to About 270 metres high
west of Toowoomba
of site investigation area
installed capacity
Queensland homes powered
for operations
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We keep the community up to date through regular newsletters, community drop-in sessions and other engagement events.
We can provide briefings on the project and visit community groups and organisations at their place of operation.
You are welcome to contact the project team any time on 1800 867 077 or email us here.
We are committed to sharing the benefits of renewable energy with the communities where our projects operate. We sponsor community programs and initiatives, and we are exploring developing of a Community Benefit Fund, which will be guided by the local community.
We expect construction to take two to three years and will need a workforce of about 500 people at peak periods.
RWE is committed to using regional Queensland businesses and employees throughout the development, construction and operation of the project.
When we get closer to construction, we will create a register on this site for potential suppliers to expression their interest in the project.
RWE Renewables Australia has established a sponsorship fund for the proposed Cattle Creek Wind Farm. The fund is open for applications and will remain available throughout the planning and approvals process, with more than $190,000 approved to date. To apply, please download the application form here.
| $ 16,000 | Cecil Plains Tennis Club |
| $ 8,400 | Millmerran Community Foundation |
| $ 7,500 | Australian Camp Oven Festival |
| $ 1,900 | Cecil Plains Progress |
| $ 17,200 | Cecil Plains Golf Club |
| $ 16,000 | Cecil Plains Tennis Club |
| $ 15,000 | Lions Club of Cecil Plains |
| $ 15,000 | Little Country Kids Club |
| $ 12,800 | Cecil Plains History Group |
| $ 10,000 | Cecil Plains Progress |
| $ 7,500 |
Dalby District Campdraft Committee |
| $ 6,000 |
St Josephs Millmerran |
| $ 5,000 |
Millmerran Show Society |
| $ 14,858 | Cecil Plains Progress and Tourism Association |
| $ 10,000 | Little Country Kids Club |
| $ 5,000 | Lions Club of Cecil Plains |
| $ 500 | Millmerran Collective |
Thank you to everyone who attended our recent community drop-in sessions. We enjoyed sharing further information on the project and the many studies that are underway, which you can read more about in the project’s poster booklet.
Have your say on the proposed Cattle Creek Wind Farm EPBC Referral
The proposed Cattle Creek Wind Farm (the Project) is currently undergoing consideration by the Federal Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) as part of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act referral stage. This is a Federal Government requirement and determines if the Project is likely to have a significant impact on any species of national environmental significance.
For 10 business days, starting on 7 April 2025 and ending on 23 April 2025, you can review the Project details and share your thoughts. While there is no expectation or requirement to participate, your comments are valuable to the decision-making process. Please note that if the Project is declared a controlled action there will likely be further opportunities to comment through the EPBC portal. RWE is always open to receiving commentary directly.
How to comment:
Visit this link to submit your comments to the EPBC referral process.
What to consider when commenting:
The Federal Minister for the Environment and Water uses comments that relate directly to protected matters and whether the Project should be a controlled action, so please consider the following when commenting:
The DCCEEW website offers further guidance on the EPBC referral process and how to effectively submit your comments.
Additional resources:
RWE would be happy to discuss any project queries or questions directly. If you would like to get in touch, please contact our project team.
RWE has just conducted community drop-in sessions at Cecil Plains and will schedule more throughout the year, to ensure the community remains informed of the proposed project.
Thank you to everyone who attended our community drop-in sessions at Cecil Plains Golf Club last week. We enjoyed sharing further information on the project and the many studies that are underway, which you can read more about in the project’s poster booklet.
It was great to speak to community members at our community drop-in sessions at Cecil Plains on June 6 and 7. We shared information on aviation, biodiversity, the planning process, project benefits and more. If you missed out on attending and would like further information on the project, you can contact us here. We will be holding further drop-in sessions as the project progresses.
Would you like to know more about the proposed Cattle Creek Wind Farm?
We are holding Community drop-in sessions in June and invite you to call in to say hello, view the preliminary project layout and learn more about the studies that are being undertaken as part of the Development Application process.
Please drop in to see us at:
Cecil Plains Golf Club
Dalby-Cecil Plains Road
Cecil Plains, QLD, Australia
Thursday, 6 June, 2pm – 8pm
Friday, 7 June, 7.30am – 12.30pm
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