Social Impact Assessments (SIA)

Building trust through evidence-based social insight

At Devbase, we integrate Social Impact Assessments (SIA's) into the heart of project planning and delivery to ensure developments create lasting value for both proponents and communities. Our approach goes beyond compliance — connecting assessment findings with practical delivery actions, engagement strategies, and community benefit frameworks. By aligning social outcomes with design, construction, and operational readiness, we help clients manage social risks, strengthen trust, and achieve genuine social license. The following case studies highlight how Devbase’s SIA expertise has supported major energy and infrastructure projects across Australia.

Queensland Hydro – Borumba Project

Client: Queensland Hydro

Scope: Operational readiness and delivery-aligned SIA

Consultant Role: Revised the SIA to align with delivery phase requirements, ensuring engagement strategies reflected operational needs and regulatory compliance.

Outcome: Strengthened readiness, compliance, and community confidence through evidence-based impact management.


Pioneer-Burdekin Project

Client: Queensland Government

Scope: Sustainability and social impact integration in business case

Consultant Role: Contributed to sustainability, social impact, and stakeholder engagement components integrated with technical and financial modelling.

Outcome: Enhanced project viability and alignment with long-term government and regional objectives.


Epic Energy

Client: Epic Energy

Scope: Early planning for energy infrastructure expansion

Consultant Role: Integrated SIA findings into engagement planning and community benefit mapping to align early-stage studies with practical delivery requirements.

Outcome: Bridged the traditional gap between assessment and implementation, improving delivery readiness and social license outcomes.