Wall Planning Group

Wall Planning Group We’ve spent more than 20 years building vibrant communities across Australia and internationally.

• Helping you to understand the development process
• Liaison and negotiation with Government and Regulatory Authorities on your behalf
• Coordinating and managing other consultants (such as Draftsperson, Surveyor) as part of the project team
• Providing clear upfront advice on the likely success of the planning application

Proudly making strides in Central Queensland! Wall Planning Group is leading the way on the Social Impact Assessment (SI...
21/05/2026

Proudly making strides in Central Queensland! Wall Planning Group is leading the way on the Social Impact Assessment (SIA) for Glencore’s Clermont Mine Closure Preparedness Project. We’re collaborating closely to ensure that the voices, concerns, and needs of the community are not just heard but actively integrated into the mine’s closure plan.

Through hands-on social engagement activities—including one-on-one consultations, workshops, and focus groups—we’re gathering local insights and building a closure pathway that respects the region’s unique challenges and opportunities. Our commitment to sustainability and effective stakeholder engagement means we’re not just closing a chapter—we’re paving a future that benefits the Clermont community long-term.

Read more about the project:
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We’re honoured to make a difference, from consultation to impactful outcomes, every step of the way. Contact us today!
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Don't forget that Wall Planning Group have a monthly Newsletter, due to come out at the end of the month!We aim to give ...
19/05/2026

Don't forget that Wall Planning Group have a monthly Newsletter, due to come out at the end of the month!

We aim to give short and snappy advice and industry info as well as handy links for major projects:

✅ Social Impact Assessments
✅ Master Plans
✅ Stakeholder & Community Engagement
✅ Planning Approvals and Permits

Read the latest issue and scroll to the bottom to subscribe:
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The word 'sustainability' is most often associated with environmental matters, but we use it frequently when talking abo...
14/05/2026

The word 'sustainability' is most often associated with environmental matters, but we use it frequently when talking about communities and social impact assessments.

What is the sustainability of a community?

👉 Resilience - economic and social
👉 Strength that will carry on beyond the life of the project
👉 Leaving the community better off than you found it
👉 Making sure the finalisation of a project won't negatively impact the community
👉 Providing ongoing opportunities such as training
👉 Providing important services that will last beyond the project
👉Community Benefit Agreements

Ask yourself - your project can bring prosperity and economic growth to a community - will it continue once the project is gone?

Find out more about Wall Planning Group, our services, and our projects:
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The federal Environment Minister, Murray Watt, has raised concerns about the Queensland Government’s approach to renewab...
13/05/2026

The federal Environment Minister, Murray Watt, has raised concerns about the Queensland Government’s approach to renewable energy, suggesting it may be limiting some projects without sufficient engagement with local communities.

Premier David Crisafulli has responded by noting the State is following existing legislation and regional planning frameworks that consider the cumulative impacts of renewable energy development, rather than assessing projects in isolation.

Coal-fired power stations are expected to continue playing a role in base load supply during the transition period, supported by investment in gas and an increasing focus on pumped hydro and other renewable energy sources across the state.

What are your thoughts on the approach to regional planning for renewable energy transition in Queensland?

Read more here:
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Chat to Wall Planning about your renewable project's Social Impact Assessment and Community Engagement requirements:
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You know we've been involved in the mining industry for many years now, with a strong focus on coal. But did you know we...
07/05/2026

You know we've been involved in the mining industry for many years now, with a strong focus on coal. But did you know we've been involved in VANADIUM mining also?

Vanadium (V) is a soft, ductile, silver-grey transition metal that is not found in its pure form in nature, instead occuring as a component in over 60 minerals! Historically, its primary use has been in industries including ceramics, electronics and textiles. Now, it plays a major role in renewable energy due to its use in vanadium redox flow batteries (VRB-ESS). Vanadium is considered to be environmentally friendly thanks to its ability to be recovered from waste streams.

WPG was engaged by Multicom Resources Pty Ltd to prepare an SIA for their St Elmo Vanadium project near Julia Creek. Our role was to evaluate the impacts of the large-scale resource project on surrounding communities, traditional owners, stakeholders and the broader region.

Benefits identified were job creation, regional investment and global environmental contribution. Potential social challenges udentified were population influx, housing pressures, and culturally appropriate engagement. Recommendations included building trust and communication with the community, invest in local training programs to boost local employment, measures to ensure affordable housing access and avoid social displacement, and culturally sensitive practices and engagement were carried out throughout the life of the project.

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The real test of a renewable project isn’t approval. It’s acceptance.The recently approved Goombi Wind Farm in Queenslan...
07/05/2026

The real test of a renewable project isn’t approval. It’s acceptance.

The recently approved Goombi Wind Farm in Queensland highlights this shift clearly.

Yes, the decision matters. It’s a significant step forward for the project and for the state’s renewable energy pipeline.

But what’s more interesting is what sits behind it, particularly the Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and the Community Benefit Agreement (CBA).

These aren’t just supporting documents. They are central to how projects are now being assessed, understood, and ultimately supported.

The new Goombi CBA sets out a structured, long-term approach to sharing value with the local community, including defined mechanisms for delivering meaningful benefits.

From the project fact sheet, a few things stand out:
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• A formalised community benefit framework tied to the life of the project
• Clear pathways for local investment and funding initiatives
• Alignment with SIA outcomes and identified community priorities
• A focus on transparency and ongoing engagement

We’re seeing decision-makers, communities, and stakeholders look much more closely at how benefits are defined and delivered.

The Goombi decision reinforces that point.

If you’re promoting a major project, your community and stakeholder engagement strategy, SIA, and CBA are critical to de-risking the pathway to approval and building long-term support.

Worth a closer look here:
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The project fact sheet also provides useful detail on how the CBA has been structured in practice.

The question for proponents is simple:

Are your community benefits clearly defined?






What are some of the impact categories we look at when doing a Social Impact Assessment? Primarily:⏺️ Way of Life - how ...
30/04/2026

What are some of the impact categories we look at when doing a Social Impact Assessment? Primarily:

⏺️ Way of Life - how people live, get around, work, play and interact
⏺️ Community - Composition, character, functions, resilience etc
⏺️ Accessibility - access and use of infrastructure and services
⏺️ Culture - both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal
⏺️ Health & Wellbeing - physical and mental health, facilities, access, distance etc
⏺️Surroundings - environmental, safety, security, access, built environment, amenity etc
⏺️ Livelihoods - sustainability of employment and businesses
⏺️ Decision-Making Systems - how people can have a say in decisions and access to feedback channels

These and other community-specific categories assist to create a full picture of a community and how a project meshes with its community (opportunities and impacts).

Chat to us about your project's social impact needs: https://hubs.la/Q03lyLSG0







Since July's introduction of Queensland's new legislation regarding community benefit agreements for renewable projects,...
29/04/2026

Since July's introduction of Queensland's new legislation regarding community benefit agreements for renewable projects, Isaac Regional Council has emerged as a frontrunner in the development of a local Renewable Energy Community Benefit Agreement Policy (dated 11 September).

The Isaac Region is one of a handful of Central Queensland regions that have the unique position of being both coal and renewable rich environments. As the industries transition and balance needs, Central Queensland has had to be on the front foot.

Community Benefit Agreements (CBAs) are government mandated legal agreements between renewable projects and local Councils outlining the expected financial and social support to be provided by the project Company for the Council's communities.

The introduction of this legislation will play a major role in balancing the needs of renewable projects and communities to ensure the success of both.

You can read Isaac Regional Council's CBA Policy here:
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Central Queensland established and Queensland grown - Wall Planning Group work on Renewable Projects every day - we can assist with Social Impact Assessments and Stakeholder & Community Engagement for your project.
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Queensland is well known for its coal mining, but did you know that we have actually developed a good balance between co...
24/04/2026

Queensland is well known for its coal mining, but did you know that we have actually developed a good balance between coal and renewable energy sources?

As of 2023 (according to https://hubs.la/Q03xq0x50), Queensland's energy production is approximately 33% coal, 36% renewable energy, and 31% Gas and Oil, meaning we are well on the way to tipping the scales in favour of renewable energy to achieve the goal of 70% renewable by 2032!

Business Queensland's Power Plants Map (https://hubs.la/Q03xq5lv0) shows 356 projects across the state that are either operating, under construction, financially settled, going through development approval, or in early feasibility phase. As a state of wide open spaces and plenty of sunshine and breezes, we are fortunate to have room to expand the industry, which at this stage is mainly focused within 500km of the coastline.

Let's have a chat about your project to get it up and running! WPG offers highly developed, professional experience in the Renewable Energy industry centred around Development Applications, Social Impact Assessments, Social Impact Management Plans, and Community & Stakeholder Engagement.

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