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Background
Proponent: VicGrid
The Gippsland Offshore Wind Transmission 2 GW project is proposed to connect future offshore wind energy generation off the coast of Gippsland to the existing Victorian electricity grid.
The Project includes the following key components:
- a double-circuit, high-voltage alternating current overhead transmission line from the proposed onshore connection hub (in the area of Giffard) to the proposed grid connection substation near the Loy Yang Power Station (in the Latrobe Valley);
- an onshore connection hub in the area of Giffard broadly comprising a high-voltage substation plant and equipment, including transformers, synchronous condensers and switchgear; and
- a grid connection substation near the Loy Yang Power Station.
VicGrid is managing the Project on behalf of the Victorian Government.
Minister’s decision on referral
On 6 August 2024, the Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources provided the Minister for Planning with a Project Outline to inform a decision on whether to declare the project described in the Project Outline to be 'public works' for the purposes of section 3(1) of the Environment Effects Act.
On 24 September 2024, the Minister for Planning declared the works proposed for the Gippsland Offshore Wind Transmission 2 GW Project as public works requiring an environment effects statement (EES), including community consultation and an independent panel review to inform the Minister's Assessment and decision-making.
In accordance with normal EES practice, a statement of the Minister's Reasons for Order has been prepared.
Project contact
If you have questions about the project, please get in touch via the contact details below.
VicGrid
☎ Phone: 1800 418 341
✉ Email: vicgrid@deeca.vic.gov.au
Page last updated: 02/10/24