Renewable Energy Zone (REZ)

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Dubbo Regional Council is in the heart of the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone. It will be the first operational Renewable Energy Zone in New South Wales, unlock 4.5 GW of new network capacity from 2028 onwards.

New transmission infrastructure will enable participating generators (such as solar and wind farms) to export electricity to the rest of the network.

The project is expected to attract up to $20 billion in private investment to the Central West Orana Region by 2030, and support 5,000 construction jobs at its peak.

For more information, visit the EnergyCo website.

Business Procurement and Support

BUSINESS PROCUREMENT AND SUPPORT

• Industry Capability Network Gateway by ICN: Key portal for REZ projects and government infrastructure projects, ICN provides support to businesses for work package applications. Offering tools for business and project owners to promote upcoming procurement and contracting opportunities, and for suppliers.
  https://gateway.icn.org.au/how-it-works
• Regional Development Australia (RDA) Orana: Offers multiple services, including filling job vacancies, grant and tender writing, data analysis and project management.
  https://rdaorana.org.au/

BUSINESS RESOURCES

• Dubbo Region Economic Development Team
• Business in the Dubbo Region
• Job Seeker and Employer Resource Library
• Business Resources
• Business Toolkit
• Local Business and Industry Networks

Can’t find what you are looking for? Our Economic Development Team are here to help at ecdev@dubbo.nsw.gov.au

Employment and Training Opportunities

EMPLOYMENT

• ACEREZ
• Job Seeker and Employer Resource Library

TRAINING AND UPSKILLING

• TAFE NSW
• VERTO
• Squadron Energy and TAFE NSW
• Coming soon: NSW 2030 Renewable Energy Workforce Plan
• Coming soon: Regional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP)

Community Information and Consultation

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

• ACEREZ: Learn more about the REZ project, fact sheets, latest news and more.
  https://www.acerez.com.au/about-us
• EnergyCo - Central-West Orana Transmission Project: The latest community updates, factsheets, reports, and more.
  https://www.energyco.nsw.gov.au/cwo

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

• Energyco - Working with the community: EnergyCo is committed to working closely with the community as they plan and deliver the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission project. You can contact EnergyCo at any time if you have questions or feedback.
  https://www.energyco.nsw.gov.au/cwo/working-community

Grant Opportunities

• Grants within the Central-West Orana REZ
• Dubbo Region Grants and Funding Overview

Welcome Home: Discover the Dubbo Region

The perfect home is waiting for you in the Dubbo Region. Explore the Dubbo Region and find out why it’s the ideal place to call home.

• Job Seeker and Employer Resource Library
• Investment in the Dubbo Region
• Living in the Dubbo Region
• New Resident Enquiry
• The Welcome Experience

The teams at the Dubbo and Wellington Visitor Information Centres can provide New Resident Welcome packs, tailored information for your interests, and listings for regional practitioners, specialists, and diagnostic services.

Fill out the New Resident Enquiry Form, and one of our team members will be in touch.

Last Edited: 07 Feb 2025

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