Frequently Asked Questions

Tumuruu means "Iron" and resembles strength. The name was chosen to honour the landowner's late father. It is pronounced "two-mor-roo."

The project is being developed by Australian Solar Enterprises (ASE) with support from a highly qualified and experienced group of consulting partners with a combined 110+ years in development approvals and the renewables industry. The team is focused on creating a world-class development that delivers value to all stakeholders.

The project site is located at 341 Bowman Road, Taromeo, at the northernmost point of Bowman Road, just north of the town of Blackbutt in Queensland's South Burnett region. The site benefits from proximity to existing Powerlink high-voltage transmission infrastructure.

The project is designed for a 400MW grid connection with 2,000MWh of battery energy storage and up to 400MW of solar PV capacity. The project footprint covers approximately 300 hectares of the 672-hectare site. This is enough dispatchable green energy to supply over 125,000 households.

The 2,000MWh battery energy storage system makes Tumuruu truly dispatchable — it can deliver power when the grid needs it, not just when the sun is shining. The project also features an innovative low-profile design with panels reaching approximately one metre at the highest point, 72% less CO2 in the substructure compared to conventional designs, and a 40% reduction in supply, logistics, and installation time.

The Development Application (DA) was approved by the South Burnett Regional Council on 22 November 2023 following extensive studies, assessments, and modifications based on community feedback. The project is now progressing through remaining approvals including grid connection and other regulatory requirements. A Final Investment Decision is anticipated in Q4 2026, with construction expected to commence shortly after through to Q2 2028.

The project incorporates several measures to protect neighbouring properties. The ultra-low profile design (approximately one metre at the highest point) sits well below typical fence-line height. Dense 15-metre vegetation buffers of native species will be planted where required, with space maintained between the buffer and panels for service tracks and to minimise shading effects.

The lightweight design reduces logistics and installation requirements by up to 40% compared to conventional solar farms, which significantly reduces the volume of construction traffic. A detailed traffic management plan will be in place during the construction phase to minimise disruption to local roads and residents.

The site land is classified as Class C agricultural land. The project footprint covers approximately 300 hectares of the 672-hectare site, with the remaining land continuing to support agricultural use including cattle grazing. The low-profile design means the land can potentially be returned to agricultural purposes at the end of the project's operational life.

Australian Solar Enterprises respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. The project team acknowledges its cultural heritage duty of care and has established processes for cultural heritage investigations as part of the development.

Yes. The construction phase is expected to create approximately 100 roles, with approximately 10% of project costs being injected into the local economy during the construction period. Once operational, the project will require 6–10 permanent positions for ongoing management, maintenance, and monitoring — providing long-term employment in the South Burnett region.

A Community Benefit Fund will be established for the life of the project, providing grants to support community projects and initiatives in the South Burnett region. Initial funding is expected in late 2026, aligned to the anticipated start of construction. Details of the grant application process will be communicated as the fund is established.

There are several ways to stay connected with the project. You can subscribe to the mailing list via our contact form, email the team directly at admin@tumuruusolar.com.au, or check this website for regular updates. We welcome community input and aim to respond to all enquiries promptly.