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The project will go through a thorough environmental assessment and approvals process before the offshore wind development can be constructed.
With infrastructure located in Commonwealth and Victorian jurisdictions, the project will be referred to both Commonwealth and State environmental authorities for assessment and approval. It is likely an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be required under the Commonwealth EPBC Act and an Environment Effects Statement (EES) under the Environment Effects Act 1978 (Vic). Documents prepared under those processes will be considered by Government as part of the project’s detailed approval and environment impact assessment process.
It will take us approximately four years to collect the information required for the approval process, which includes consultation and engagement with key stakeholders and community.
The project is planning to undertake offshore site investigations which include preliminary geophysical and geotechnical surveys to gather data to inform project design and confirm suitable locations for infrastructure (i.e. wind turbine generators, cables, substations and type of installation vessels used). The preliminary investigations are due to commence early next year (subject to the environmental approvals process, vessel and equipment availability and sea conditions).
This consultation process will allow us to:
The Great Eastern Offshore Wind project team will work with key stakeholders, traditional owners, landowners and the community during the development of the project to ensure the project delivers the best outcomes for the community and environment.
All views are important to us, and we will provide multiple opportunities and channels for you to provide feedback on the project to understand what is important to you.
We are currently in the early stages of the project and will keep you updated with opportunities to provide feedback on the project as planning progresses.
The next round of community engagement events will take place in March 2025:
Gippsland Offshore Wind Days
Gippsland feasibility licence holders are working together to deliver four joint community engagement events to be held in Port Albert, Golden Beach, Sale and Leongatha during March.
The regional events will provide an opportunity for locals to meet and engage with the offshore wind developers behind Gippsland’s proposed projects:
PORT ALBERT – Wednesday 12 March 2025 (4:00pm –6:00pm) Port Albert Mechanics Institute
GOLDEN BEACH– Thursday 13 March 2025 (4:00pm – 6:00pm) Golden Beach Community Centre
SALE – Saturday 22 March 2025 (10:00am – 2:00pm) Nakunbalook, Sale Botanic Gardens
LEONGATHA – Thursday 27 March 2025 (4:00pm – 6:00pm) Leongatha Memorial Hall
Corio encourage local communities to attend to learn more about offshore wind, upcoming project plans, socio-economic benefits and share feedback.
