The petition of residents of the State of Queensland draws to the attention of the House our strong opposition to the proposed Mt Challenger and Crystal Brook/Kelsey Creek Wind Farm Project being advanced by Alinta Energy within close proximity to residential homes, productive agricultural land, and environmentally sensitive areas of the Whitsunday region.

Your petitioners note that:

• The proposal includes the construction of up to thirty (30) 240-metre-high wind turbines across two sites, some within only a few kilometres of residences and farming operations.
• Local residents have serious concerns regarding impacts on amenity, noise, property values, tourism, wildlife (including threatened species), and fire risk.
• Community consultation to date has been limited and inadequate, leaving affected residents without clear information or genuine opportunity for input.

Your petitioners, therefore, request the House to call for an immediate suspension of the proposed Mt Challenger and Crystal Brook/Kelsey Creek Wind Farm Project in its current form, and for the State Government to direct that alternative, more suitable sites be identified and assessed.

We further request that the House ensure that large-scale renewable energy developments are only approved in locations that are appropriately zoned, environmentally responsible, and demonstrably supported by the affected community.