Metis Energy – Bendemeer Renewable Energy Hub

A high level community and stakeholder management plan was developed to outline approach to achieve engagement with key stakeholders.

Client
Metis Energy | Bendemeer Renewable Energy Hub

Services Delivered

  • Strategy Development
  • Community and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Marketing and Comms
  • Public/Media Relations
  • Social Media Management
  • Copywriting
  • Government Liaison
  • Partnerships & Sponsorships
  • Community Event Management

The key objective was to to work with the Australian and Singapore based project teams to negotiate landowner leases and neighbour agreements, and to engage with project landowners, neighbours, residents and the wider community about the solar and wind farm project proposal to generate public support.

The Opportunity

C7EVEN was engaged to prepare and develop a Community and Stakeholder Management Plan, as well as facilitate stakeholder engagement for the Bendemeer Renewable Energy Hub’s 210MW (AC) solar farm and 380MW wind farm project, located in North West NSW.

Our Solution

 A high level community and stakeholder management plan was developed to outline approach to achieve engagement with key stakeholders. Our solution included:

Stakeholder Engagement
Digital and Social Media Marketing
Branding and Design
Public Relations
Copywriting
Community Engagement Events
Partnership Management and Leverage

Campaign Achievements

Stakeholders Engaged

Stakeholder Interactions

Percentage of support in Community

 Achievement

C7EVEN’s high level community and stakeholder management plan was developed to outline approach to achieve engagement with key stakeholders.

Strategic Marketing Plan
High level Community and Stakeholder Management plan developed and implemented, with alignment to Department of Planning and Environment requirements.

Negotiations
Successful negotiations of landowner leases and neighbour agreements.

Engagement & Communications
Increased project visibility through engagement with key stakeholders via face-to-face presence, phone calls, sponsorships and email, as well as monthly community newsletters, up to date website content and social media copy. Project featured in print, television and radio news as a result of successful media relations. Building social licence in community with over 60% direct supporters.

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