Temporary workers accommodation facility
$20+ million. Spent locally.
That's what the Tarong West temporary accommodation facility means for South Burnett.
The Tarong West temporary workers accommodation facility is one of the biggest customers South Burnett will see during construction — an estimated $20+ million injected into local businesses, on a site that generates income for Council and leaves a lasting asset for the region.
The camp is proposed on Council-owned land at the Council's request. It will house the construction workforce close to the job, keeping local motels, hotels and B&Bs free for the tourists and travellers the region's visitor economy depends on. When construction is complete, the site will be fully connected to water and sewerage — ready for future community or economic use.
Key features
$20+ million into local business
Food, beverage, dairy, laundry, freight, trades and local wages — all sourced from South Burnett suppliers.
~$8 million in local construction
Transport, earthworks, roadworks, electrical and plumbing work, all drawn from local contractors.
Council land, Council income
Lease payments and rates flow to South Burnett Regional Council throughout construction.
A lasting asset for the region
The site is left fully serviced (water and sewerage connected) for the community's future use once construction ends.
Visitor economy protected
Workers housed in a dedicated facility means local rooms stay free for existing workers, tourists, and families.
Already backing South Burnett
$400,000+ a year in community programmes, payments to 70+ neighbouring properties, and support for local schools and health.
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About RES
RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, working across 24 countries and active in wind, solar, energy storage, green hydrogen, transmission, and distribution. An industry innovator for over 40 years, RES has delivered more than 28GW of renewable energy projects across the globe and plans to bring more than 26GW of new capacity online in the next five years.
RES entered the Australian market in 2004 and now employs over 180 people, with offices across multiple metropolitan and regional locations. RES is engaged in all technologies: onshore wind, offshore wind, solar and storage and offers development, construction, and asset management and O&M services across Australia.
With an industry-wide reputation for identifying innovative solutions to problems that reduce risk, cost and allow projects to progress, RES’ exceptional work in Australia has been acknowledged with the Clean Energy Council’s Innovation Award 2022, the Diversity & Inclusion Award 2023 and most recently as finalists for the Community Value and Impact Award 2025.
RES is the power behind a clean energy future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy.
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