The EDF Renewables Australia team is passionate about working with local communities and sustainable development of renewable energy projects.
We are committed to regular, open and transparent community consultation and will continue to engage with the Winton community throughout the life of the project.
Community Consultation Committee
A Community Consultation Committee (CCC) will be established if requested by the community. The CCC would be a structured forum for open discussion between community representatives, local council, the project team, and other stakeholders both within the project and the broader community.
The CCC could also provide guidance to EDF regarding the development of other initiatives that produce lasting community benefits and reflect local priorities, and which may be required as part of the planning permit including, potentially, the development of a Community Benefits Fund.
Economic benefits
EDF Renewables is committed to maximising the opportunities and benefits for the local community. This means jobs for locals, opportunities for local contractors and service providers and community support.
More than 500 jobs during construction.
10 full-time jobs once operational.
The employment benefits extend through the local supply chains to fuel supply, vehicle servicing, uniform suppliers, hotels/motels, B&B’s, cafés, pubs, catering and cleaning companies, tradespersons, tool and equipment suppliers and many other businesses.
As development progresses we will take expressions of interest through this project website. We will hold a jobs fair before construction to target local employees, subcontractors and service providers.
Best Practice Charter
In 2024, EDF Renewables Australia proudly became a signatory of the Clean Energy Council’s Best Practice Charter for Renewable Energy Developments.
This charter is a voluntary set of commitments that reflects our dedication to advancing and developing projects in a socially responsible manner.
By signing this charter, we demonstrate our commitment to engaging respectfully with the communities where we plan and operate projects, being sensitive to environmental and cultural values, and making a positive contribution to the regions in which we operate.
Complaints Handling Policy
EDF Australia is committed to maintaining positive long-term relationships with all stakeholders, including neighbours, Traditional Owners, community members, local businesses, and regulators. We understand that we might not always get it right and will always strive to be transparent and honest when we don’t.
If you believe you have grounds to make a complaint against EDF Australia or one of our projects, we are committed to investigating the issue and coming to a resolution with you. The following process outlines how you can make a complaint:
- Make contact with the EDF Australia via email at edfaustralia@edf.fr and outline your complaint.
- The Stakeholder Relations Manager will contact you to understand your complaint. They will also log your complaint in our database to ensure that it is tracked to completion.
- Our team will commence an internal investigation, consulting relevant stakeholders as necessary.
- We aim to acknowledge your complaint within two business days, providing an update on the issue and outlining the next steps.
- We will maintain contact with you regularly to ensure you are aware of progress and, where relevant, work towards an agreeable solution together.
For more information or to submit a complaint, please contact edfaustralia@edf.fr.
