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Community Benefits Framework

Community benefits

Delivering enduring legacies for our communities with the Community Benefits Framework.

legacy benefits for generations to come

Our Community Benefits Framework

While our proposed projects will bring significant long-term economic, environmental and social benefits, we recognise that this comes with disruption for local communities during investigation and construction. Our goal is to deliver the best outcomes for local communities and all Queenslanders, now and for generations to come.   

This is where community benefits comes in.   

About the framework

Purpose, values and strategic priorities

The Community Benefits Framework outlines our approach to planning and delivering benefits for the communities in which we operate.

It is pivotal in ensuring fair and equitable distribution of funding, guiding strategic investments, aligning benefits to community and ensuring accountability.

Our values are:

  • Inclusive
  • Enduring
  • Responsive
  • Transparent

The core values for community benefits provide a path toward equitable development, long-term community value and vibrant communities. They underpin engagement activities and decision making with communities.

our consultation process

Ensuring your voices are heard

Between February and April 2024, the draft Community Benefits Framework was available for public consultation. Community representatives were encouraged to participate by completing a survey and/or attending a workshop.

During this period, we received 462 survey responses and connected in-person with members of the community during seven workshops held across both project locations.
Local residents, businesses, not-for-profit groups and other community entities were encouraged to participate by either completing the survey or attending a workshop.

You can read about the consultation findings and how the community feedback informed the finalisation of the Community Benefits Framework.

Community Grants Program

From grants to sponsorship, Queensland Hydro wants to support your local program, event or initiative.

More information

Frequently asked questions

Community Benefits Framework

Community Benefits Panel

Community Grants Program

Community Sponsorship Program