Theodore Wind Farm

Acknowledgement of Country

RWE Renewables Australia respectfully acknowledges the Wulli Wulli people, the Traditional Owners of the lands where the Theodore Wind Farm is proposed, and pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

The proposal

RWE Renewables Australia has submitted a Development Application for a renewable energy project near Theodore, in the Banana Shire in central Queensland.

The proposed project would incorporate a wind farm with up to 170 turbines and a battery storage facility. It may also incorporate a solar farm within the project boundary.

The proposal would generate enough electricity to power about 500,000 Queensland homes – the equivalent of powering all private dwellings in the Banana Shire close to 70 times, or the city of Rockhampton more than 15 times.

Located about 22 kilometres east of Theodore, 50 kilometres south-west of Biloela and 150 kilometres south- west of Gladstone, the project investigation area consists of 46,000 hectares. The project’s footprint is expected to occupy less than 3 per cent of this area.

Construction of the project is expected to take up to four years and require a workforce up to 500 people at peak periods. RWE is committed to prioritising the use of regional Queensland businesses and employees wherever possible throughout the construction and operation of the wind farm.

Project location

Project location of Theodore Wind Farm | RWE in Australia

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In addition to this construction workforce a project of this size will generate substantial economic benefits for the local area. As the project progresses throughout the planning and development phase we will create a register on this site to enable expressions of interest for provision of goods and/or services.

We have established a Sponsorship Fund for the development and planning phase of the project and will be implementing a Community Benefit Program if the project proceeds to construction. This will incorporate a Community Benefit Fund of at least $500,000 per year - $17.5 million for the operational life of the wind farm – and will be administered by a community committee.

Project status: Studies and investigations finalised and state Development Application (DA) submitted.

Operation: Targeting 2027 for initial operations. Expected to be fully operational in 2029.

Facts and figures

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Estimated project timeline

Approximate development timeline of Theodore Wind Farm | RWE in Australia

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Community Benefit Fund

In line with our development approach, community philosophy and industry best practice, RWE will establish a Community Benefit Fund of at least $500,000 per year – equating to about $17.5 million across the operational life of the wind farm – once the project moves into the construction phase.

This fund will be administered by a local community committee, who will be responsible for deciding how the money is spent. We want to hear your suggestions about how this fund can make a positive difference to your community. Please call 1800 879 435 or email.


Sponsorship fund now open

RWE Renewables Australia has implemented a sponsorship fund for the proposed Theodore Wind Farm, which is currently open for applications and will remain active throughout the planning and approvals process. More than $30,000 has been approved to date. If you would like to apply for sponsorship please download our application form here.

Sponsorship distributed to date includes:

$5,000 Theodore Junior Roosters Rugby League Club
$5,000 Theodore Centenary Celebrations
$5,000 Theodore State School P&C
$5,000 Camboon Campdraft
$5,000 Theodore Show
$3,000 Theodore Musuem
$3,000 Bulls N Barrels Bonanza
$3,000 Moura Marlins

Development Application

The Development Application (DA) for the proposed Theodore Wind Farm was submitted to the state planning authority in late September. It will soon be available for public comment and we will provide further details once available.


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Melbourne, 3000, Australia