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Gippsland offshore wind days
OWEV and VicGrid are joining Gippsland offshore wind feasibility licence holders at the next round of Gippsland community engagement events this March.
The 4 regional events – in Port Albert, Golden Beach, Sale and Leongatha – will provide an opportunity for locals to meet directly with developers and Victorian Government representatives and learn more about offshore wind development in Gippsland.
| Location | Date and time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Port Albert | Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 4–6 pm | Port Albert Mechanics Institute |
| Golden Beach | Thursday, 13 March 2025, 4–6 pm | Golden Beach Community Centre |
| Sale | Saturday, 22 March 2025, 10 am–2 pm | Nakunbalook, Sale Botanic Gardens |
| Leongatha | Thursday, 27 March 2025, 4–6 pm | Leongatha Memorial Hall |
Feasibility licence holder events and activities
In Gippsland, feasibility licence holders are conducting studies in their designated areas to assess environmental and seabed conditions for their proposed projects. Visit the project websites available at our Victoria's offshore wind farm locations page to learn more about the latest activities and events.
In the Southern Ocean region, Alinta Energy was awarded a feasibility licence in February 2025 for its Spinifex project. Visit the project website to learn more.
Latest news
What's happened so far
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Commitment to offshore wind generation targets
Victorian Government, March 2022
A commitment is made to set our first offshore wind generation targets.
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Implementation Statement 1
Victorian Government, October 2022
The first of our Offshore Wind Energy Implementation Statements is released to support and guide industry, stakeholders and the Victorian community on the development of the offshore wind sector.
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Gippsland declared area
Australian Government, October 2022
The declared area off Gippsland covers approximately 15,000km2 in Australian Government waters.
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Offshore Wind Energy Victoria
Victorian Government, December 2022
Offshore Wind Energy Victoria (OWEV) is established to coordinate the development of Victoria's offshore wind industry.
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Implementation Statement 2
Victorian Government, March 2023
Introduces the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal at the Port of Hastings.
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Victoria joins Global Offshore Wind Alliance
Victorian Government, August 2023
Victoria becomes first sub-national member of Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA).
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Implementation Statement 3
Victorian Government, December 2023
Outlines how Victoria continues to lead the way in developing an offshore wind sector in Australia.
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Australian Government decision on Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal
Australian Government, January 2024
Submission from Port of Hastings Corporation for Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal rejected by Australian Government. Port of Hastings is reworking its submission to mitigate environmental concerns.
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Southern Ocean declared area
Australian Government, March 2024
The declared area in the Southern Ocean off Victoria covers 1,030km2 and is offshore from Warrnambool and Port Fairy.
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Offshore wind transmission study area in Gippsland
Victorian Government, March 2024
VicGrid will refine the study area to a corridor and then a route through environment assessments and consultation.
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Offshore wind energy targets legislated
Victorian Government, May 2024
The Victorian Government legislates offshore wind targets of at least 2 GW by 2032, 4 GW by 2035 and 9 GW by 2040.
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Offshore Wind Enabling Act legislated
Victorian Government, May 2024
The Energy and Public Land Legislation Amendment (Enabling Offshore Wind Energy) Act 2024 (Enabling Act) allows offshore wind developers to conduct site investigations on Victorian public land both onshore and offshore to determine the most appropriate location/s for offshore wind electricity transmission infrastructure.
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Gippsland feasibility licences
Australian Government, July 2024
12 feasibility licences awarded to potential offshore wind projects in the Gippsland declared area.
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Victorian Offshore Windfarm Feasibility Access Licence
Victorian Government, December 2024
A draft licence for the Gippsland region that implements the Enabling Act. The licence grants non-exclusive access to public land and outlines the rights and obligations of offshore wind developers while conducting feasibility studies.
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Southern Ocean feasibility licence
Australian Government, February 2025
One feasibility licence awarded to the Spinifex Offshore Wind Project.
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Implementation Statement 4
Victorian Government, April 2025
Updates on Victoria's progress in developing an offshore wind sector, including the announcement of a Registration of Interest.
Page last updated: 17/04/25