Project Update – Community Sponsorship Program and Chinchilla Show

The Goombi Renewable Energy Hub continues to strengthen its connection with the Western Downs community through ongoing engagement activities and support for local organisations. 

Round 3 Community Sponsorship Program Recipients Announced

The Goombi Renewable Energy Hub is pleased to announce the successful recipients of Round 3 of its Community Sponsorship Program, with 22 local groups and organisations receiving funding to support important projects, events and initiatives across the region. 

The program provides support to community organisations delivering positive social, sporting, cultural and wellbeing outcomes for local residents. This round of funding will assist a diverse range of initiatives including sporting infrastructure upgrades, youth engagement activities, mental health and suicide prevention programs, community events, facility improvements and safety upgrades. 

Successful recipients include: 

• Chinchilla Tennis Club  

• Rural and Remote Mental Health  

• Cameby Hall and Recreational Committee  

• Pink Up Your Town Miles  

• Chinchilla Polocrosse Club  

• Murilla Kindergarten Association Inc  

• Miles from Anywhere Auto Group  

• Western Downs Suicide Prevention Network  

• Chinchilla Meals on Wheels Association Ltd  

• CCCI  

• Chinchilla Auto and Motor Group  

• Chinchilla Squash Centre Inc  

• Chinchilla Rugby League Football Club  

• Chinchilla Lapidary and Gemstone Club  

• Queensland Blue Light Chinchilla Branch  

• Miles Community and Commerce  

• Queensland Police Sporting Association  

• Chinchilla Pony Club  

• St Joseph’s School P&F  

• Crossroads Cricket Club  

• Chinchilla Community Centre  

• Murilla Community Centre  

This funding round received more than $85,000 in funding requests, demonstrating the strong level of community activity and volunteer commitment across the Western Downs. While only $25,000 in funding was available for allocation, the project team was pleased to support 22 different organisations across the region. 

With the completion of Round 3, the Goombi Renewable Energy Hub has now distributed a total of $75,000 in community sponsorship funding across the first three rounds of the program, supporting a wide range of local initiatives and community outcomes throughout the Western Downs region. 

The next round of the Goombi Renewable Energy Hub Community Sponsorship Program is expected to open in September 2026. 

Connecting with the Community at the Chinchilla Show

The Goombi Renewable Energy Hub team attended the Chinchilla Show on 22 and 23 May 2026, with representatives from TagEnergy and LPRP hosting an information stall throughout the two-day event. 

With more than 4,000 people reported to have attended the show over the weekend, the event provided a valuable opportunity for the project team to connect with local residents, landholders and stakeholders associated with the project. 

Community members were able to speak directly with representatives, ask questions and learn more about the proposed project and upcoming activities. 

Goombi Renewable Energy Hub was also proud to support the Chinchilla Show as a sponsor, specifically supporting the Poultry, Floriculture and Pot Plant sections. 

The project team appreciates the opportunity to participate in such a well-supported community event and looks forward to continuing engagement with the region as the project progresses.