Pacific Hydro community engagement

RPS communications and engagement consultants have been engaged by Pacific Hydro to support the development of renewable energy projects across Australia.

Challenge

Pacific Hydro Australia is a leading owner, operator and developer of renewable energy assets. With a substantial development pipeline totalling more than 750 MW of potential capacity, and a further 250 MW of energy storage projects, the company called on RPS specialists to provide communications and engagement to support project development, approvals and shared value creation.

Solution

Providing ongoing leadership and support to the Pacific Hydro’s Engagement and External Affairs team, our consultants have shaped Pacific Hydro’s community and stakeholder engagement activities for new wind, solar, hydrogen and battery storage projects in South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia. 

Our team has developed and implemented community engagement strategies to support a feasibility study and planning approvals, including:  

• Preparing communications materials  

• Facilitating engagement online 

• Managing the design and production of fact sheets and information boards  

• Delivering community pop-up and information sessions. 

We have also assisted with strategic corporate communications advice and advice on the company’s community benefit sharing program.