As Central West Queensland looks to take the next steps in its energy and economic diversification journey, RAPAD is bringing together an expert and broader stakeholder forum to start conversations, connect with industry and professional networks and keep our community informed.

Hosted in the central hub of Barcaldine, the energy forum is an opportunity to:

• Talk with local representatives, departments, industry, community, business and landholders.

• Find out more about the RAPAD Power Grid infrastructure project.

• Hear more about lessons from the RAPAD US mission, with forum guests from the US providing a focus on rural Texas community impact and landholder rights.

• Hear the latest on projects from across the state - from government and community perspectives.

Format

Short presentation and panel discussions based on locally relevant topics, followed by time for Q&A.  

Time for real conversations with guests and presenters.

Who should attend?

Anyone interested in the RAPAD Power Grid and the development of transmission and energy infrastructure. This includes in the central west community – landholders, business, community groups, individuals.

Barcaldine accommodation update

Barcy accommodation for the Energy and Economic Forum is filling fast. If you are travelling to the Forum and need accommodation, an alternative is to fly in and out of Longreach, travelling over to Barcaldine (an easy 1 hour drive each way) and staying in accommodation in Longreach.