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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 November 2024:
Gippsland Offshore Wind Days
Gippsland feasibility licence holders are working together to deliver four joint community engagement events to be held in Seaspray, Foster, Traralgon and Yarram during November.
The regional events will provide an opportunity for locals to meet and engage with the offshore wind developers behind Gippsland’s proposed projects:
SEASPRAY – Friday 8 November 2024 (4:30pm –6:30pm) Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club
FOSTER – Wednesday 13 November 2024 (3:00pm – 6:00pm) Manna Gum Community House
TRARALGON – Thursday 14 November 2024 (4:00pm – 6:00pm) Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, Meeting room 1+2
YARRAM – Saturday 23 November 2024 (8:30am – 3:30pm) Yarram Agricultural Show
Corio encourage local communities to attend to learn more about offshore wind, upcoming project plans, socio-economic benefits and share feedback.
