Overview
- Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie used ministerial powers to officially cancel the Moonlight Range Wind Farm project, which cannot be appealed under the Planning Act.
- The $1 billion project, proposed by Greenleaf Renewables, included 88 turbines and a large battery system, aiming to power over 260,000 homes annually.
- A two-month public consultation revealed 88% of respondents opposed the project, citing environmental risks, local infrastructure strain, and inadequate consultation.
- The wind farm had promised 300 construction jobs and 10 ongoing positions but faced significant backlash from regional residents near Rockhampton.
- The decision reflects a new government approach requiring community support for renewable energy projects, aligning approval standards with other industries.