The Central BESS

Bouldercombe is in Central Queensland. The town is on the Burnett Highway, 636 kilometres (395 mi) north west of the state capital, Brisbane and 22 kilometres (14 mi) south of the regional centre of Rockhampton.

Main Info

Capacity

500MW

Land Size

10-Ha

Network Operator

Powerlink

Location

Central Queensland

ACEnergy specialises in Renewable Energy Development and Engineering Procurement and Construction.

Utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems are the core of our business and we continue to value developing greenfield projects throughout regional Australia.

Our experienced development team identify suitable land by undertaking an internal environmental impact assessment. The main areas of focus include but are not limited to: agriculture soil class and economics, acoustic impact to nearby dwellings, visual impact and local landscape, glint and glare potential, drainage and run off design, cultural heritage identification, biodiversity impact, traffic and dust
design, bushfire risk mitigation, flood identification and mitigation, wetlands identification and watercourse set-backs.

About the Battery Energy Storage Project

The Central BESS is located approximately 636 kilometres (395 mi) north west of the state capital, Brisbane and 22 kilometres (14 mi) south of the regional centre of Rockhampton. The project will support Queensland’s clean energy transition and secure reliable, affordable power for Queenslanders. Additionally, The Central BESS is proposed to connect directly to Bouldercombe Terminal Station at 275kV.

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Community

From early 2024 ACEnergy is has actively sought feedback from the local community. As part of our development strategy we have committed commit to ongoing community engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Whilst the Council and relevant authorities are considering the development application for the project, and whilst the development assessment process is at the public notification phase, we have placed a hold on progressing these initiatives and interactions, until such time as a satisfactory development approval has been issued. We expect we will resume these initiatives in early 2025.

Information Session

If you would like to request a Private Information session please click the button below to register your interest.

Supporting Your Community

ACEnergy is actively seeking feedback from the local community. As part of our development strategy, we commit to ongoing community engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

We are pledging $1.5m over the duration of the project. This will be allocated across two key initiatives:

Community Benefit Fund

ACEnergy is committed to and in the process of setting up a Community Benefit Fund for the Bouldercombe community
We have already commenced seeking submissions from local community groups and organisations, via the project website, for grants and sponsorships to the value of $20,000 per annum over a 5-year period
The fund is yet to be fully allocated, and we will continue to consult with the Bouldercombe community on how best to allocate this funding.

We encourage local groups and organisations to apply to be considered for funding.

Local recreational activities;
Local educational groups;
Local agricultural community groups
Other local community groups

Neighbourhood Benefit Sharing Program

ACEnergy is committed to ensuring that residents of Bouldercombe benefit directly from the installation of this battery.
This program will provide direct financial benefits to nearby property owners, beginning upon project approval and continuing for 20 years
In addition, this program will see all residents within a one-kilometre radius of the project receive $1,500 per annum

ACEnergy will work closely with the community to ensure the funding is properly administered and allocated to provide direct benefits to the community

Contact us

Interested parties are welcome to contact us via the contact details below.

Danny Wilkinson – info@thecentralbess.com.au