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 has hosted two 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.
Supporting the community
Community Grants and Sponsorship Program
Tara Wind Farm has granted more than $70,000 to community-based organisations, initiatives, and events in the Tara region through our Community Grants and Sponsorship Program.
The funding has been shared across 12 local organisations, including schools, sporting groups and community events. The previous recipients are listed below.
| Recipients |
Grants and sponsorship support |
|---|---|
| Tara Shire State College |
Funding towards the installation of large fans for the school’s sports hall |
| The Gums Sports Club |
Paramedics attendance at the Gymkhana and Enduro event |
| Tara Neighbourhood Centre |
Back-to-school vouchers for local vulnerable and disadvantaged families |
| St Joseph's School, Tara |
Funding towards the Year 4 to Year 6 school camp |
| Tara Futures Group |
Rides and amusement at the Tara Community Christmas Celebration |
| The Gums State School |
Sporting facilities upgrades of the discuss and shotput ring |
| Tara Show Society |
2025 Annual Show sponsorship |
| Tara and District Junior Rugby League |
Purchase of new jerseys and sponsorship for the Tara Panthers 2025 season |
| Tara Polocrosse Club |
Funding towards the purchase of an aerator to maintain the Club playing fields |
| Tara Bowls Club |
Tara Open Fours Carnival sponsorship |
| Tara and District Historical Society |
Funding towards the installation of an accessibility ramp at the Tara Museum |
| Tara Race Club |
Music and children’s entertainment for the 2025 Annual Tara Races |
The Community Grants and Sponsorship Program will reopen in early 2026. Please download the application form below for more information.
We value
Genuine and meaningful consultation
Supporting the community and benefit-sharing
Feedback and an opportunity to have your say
Honest and transparent communications
Vestas is a signatory to the Clean Energy Council Best Practice Charter for Renewable Energy Developments.