Our community

Working with the community

As Australia transitions its energy generation to renewable sources, Vestas is committed to working respectfully alongside the communities in which it operates.

Vestas believes effective engagement provides a unique opportunity for projects to benefit from local insights, work together with the community to address any concerns and build lasting and productive relationships that are key to a project’s long-term success.

Tara Wind Farm hosts community information sessions in Tara. These drop-in events allow us to share the latest Project information, engage with locals to gain a better understanding of what is important to them, and obtain feedback to help us shape the Project.

We value community and stakeholder input. Please continue to share your feedback with us by completing our Community Feedback Survey below.

Community Feedback Survey

Supporting the community

Community Grants and Sponsorship Program

The Community Grants and Sponsorship Program is now closed for 2026!

This year, Tara Wind Farm has provided more than $55,000 to community-based organisations, initiatives, and events in the Tara region through our Community Grants and Sponsorship Program.

Since launching in late 2024, we have invested $128,000 in local grants and sponsorships. Funding has been awarded through 28 grant applications, supporting 20 local organisations, including schools, sporting and recreation groups, community organisations, business associations, and community events. A number of these groups have received funding across consecutive years, reflecting both the ongoing benefit they provide to the community and our commitment to supporting meaningful local initiatives.

    
Recipients
    
Grants and sponsorship support
  
Tara and District Historical Society
    
Installation of an accessibility ramp at the Tara Museum
  
Tara and District Junior Rugby League
    
Tara Panthers jerseys for the 2025 and 2026 seasons
  
Tara Bowls Club
    
Support for the Tara Open Fours Carnival for 2025 and 2026
  
Tara Community Shed Inc
    
Installation of cameras for venue security
  
Tara Festival
    
The fireworks display at the 2026 Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races
  
Tara Fishing and Restocking Association
    
Permits, safety equipment and first aid services for the 2026 Tara Annual Fishing Competition
  
Tara Futures Group
    
Rides and amusement at the Tara Community Christmas Celebration for 2025 and the upcoming 2026 festival
  
Tara Neighbourhood Centre
    
Back-to-school vouchers for local families in 2025 and 2026
  
Tara P.A. & H Show Society
    
2025 and 2026 Tara Annual Show sponsorship
  
Tara Polocrosse Club
    
Professional-grade spike lawn aerator to prepare the playing surfaces at the Tara Showgrounds
  
Tara Pony Club
    
Sporting equipment and cricket shelter upgrades
  
Tara Race Club
    
Live music and children’s entertainment at the 2025 and upcoming 2026 Tara Annual Races
  
Tara Shire State College
    
Installation of large fans for the school's sports hall
  
Tara Sports Shears
    
The purchase of portable sheep panels for the 2026 Tara Sports Shears Competition
  
The Gums Sports Club
    
Paramedics attendance at the Gymkhana and Enduro event in 2025 and supporting the feature competition at the 2026 Gums Motorbike Gymkhana
  
The Gums State School
    
Enhanced athletics facilities and upgrades to the discus and shotput ring
  
Tzu Chi Foundation
    
Accommodation costs for volunteers travelling to deliver healthcare services at the annual Tara Medical Outreach clinic
  
St Joseph's School, Tara
    
The Year 4 to Year 6 school camp in 2025 and music trivia night event in 2026 

Dalby Chamber of Commerce and Industry
    
Infrastructure costs for the Dalby Community Christmas Party
  
Meandarra Primary School
    
The entertainment and amusement rides for the 2026 Meandarra Show