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According to Shine Energy, a concept study for its proposed coal plant was undertaken by the enginnering company WSP and a business case for the project completed at the end of 2018.<ref name=Aust>[https://www.shineenergy.com.au/post/the-australian-exclusive-interview-with-shine-energy "Indigenous generator seeks carbon promise"], ''The Australian'', March 27, 2019.</ref>
On March 26, 2019 Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that 12 projects had been short-listed for possible funding from the [[Underwriting New Generation Investments program]] including a coal plant upgrade proposed by [[Delta Electricity]], a company co-owned by [[Trevor St Baker]].<ref name=Scott>Prime Minister Scott Morrison, [https://www.pm.gov.au/media/delivering-affordable-and-reliable-power "Delivering affordable and reliable power"], Media Release, March 26, 2019.</ref>
While the Collinville plant was not on the shortlist, Morrison announced that the "government will conduct detailed evaluation and feasibility of projects in North and Central Queensland through the Underwriting New Generation Investments program. These projects include but are not limited to a new HELE coal project in Collinsville, upgrades of existing generators as well as gas and hydro projects."<ref name=Scott/>