The Victorian Government is progressing Australia’s first offshore wind industry, which is one step closer to delivery affordable renewable energy to the state.
Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio announced that the government is seeking expressions of interest for a company to build the transmission necessary to connect Gippsland’s new offshore wind farms to the grid.
Through this process, VicGrid will select the best private sector organisations to help it design, build, finance, operate and maintain the onshore transmission infrastructure.
The transmission to support offshore wind is subject to an Environmental Effects Statement process, which is now underway and involves a thorough investigation of the potential environmental impacts of the project, including social, agricultural and economic aspects.
“We are getting on with the job of developing Australia’s first offshore wind industry which will deliver affordable and reliable power to Victorian homes and businesses,” D’Ambrosio said.
“Industry has a crucial role to play in the energy transition and we are looking for a transmission partner that shares our commitment to deliver the best outcomes for local communities in Gippsland.”
Companies who wish place an expression of interest or seeking further information should visit, tenders.vic.gov.au.
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