OX2 and Yued sign heritage protection agreements
Renewable energy developers pursuing projects across Yued Boodja have continued to demonstrate industry leadership by recognising and supporting Yued Aboriginal Corporation’s important work in protecting Yued cultural heritage in Western Australia.
OX2 has started 2026 with the positive step of signing Yued Heritage Protection Agreements for its proposed Dinner Hill Wind Farm and Harvest BESS projects.
The year is shaping up to increase in intensity of work again on the already busy 2025, and Yued Aboriginal Corporation is gearing up to meet the challenge.
Partnership commitment
“Partnering with Yued Aboriginal Corporation through the Heritage Protection Agreement reflects OX2’s commitment to developing projects in a way that respects Yued cultural heritage,” Stephen Symons, Vice President of OX2 Australia, said.
“The YHPA framework gives us a clear, respectful process to follow, and we thank YAC for their guidance.
“We look forward to continuing to build a strong relationship with the Yued community as we progress projects that not only provide clean energy but also contribute to regional jobs and long-term value.”
With more jobs on offer for Yued in the months ahead, the agreement with OX2 promises to ensure that critical areas of cultural heritage significance are cared for and protected.
Mutual respect
The Yued Heritage Protection Agreement (YHPA) establishes the processes by which consideration is given to activities planned by project proponents.
“Heritage protection isn’t hard and is nothing to be feared,” Rewi Lyall, Chief Executive Officer, Yued Aboriginal Corporation, said.
“We are working collaboratively, with mutual respect, with companies pursuing development objectives across Yued Boodja.”
Under a YHPA, proponents submit their planned Activity Notice which is considered by YAC’s Cultural Advice Committee (CAC). The CAC then provides advice to YAC’s management team on how to best ensure that cultural heritage is identified and protected.
