The seven councils of Central Western Queensland have released an Australian-first benefits agreement; creating a unique framework for how their local communities will benefit from the proposed RAPAD Power Grid and other energy developments. 

The purpose of the RAPAD Power Grid Community Benefit Royalty Agreement is to provide communities and investors with a clear framework that defines the calculation of cash payments that will be paid directly to those communities.

The RAPAD Power Grid Community Benefit Royalty Agreement aims to deliver significant long-term cash payments that will support social and economic infrastructure investment determined by the community.