Our second Bass Strait project will capture strong winds in deeper waters – extending the local benefits of Star of the South to create a sustainable pipeline of local jobs and economic opportunities in Gippsland.
Proposed project location in Bass Strait
In May 2024 an exclusive feasibility licence was granted within the Gippsland declared offshore wind area, allowing us to undertake site investigations, study the local environment and assess the project’s feasibility.
We will start investigations in the future, with wind and wave monitoring, followed by multiple years of marine environment surveys to build our understanding of local species and conditions. We’ll also look at options for where and how this project could best connect to the grid.
Feasibility, approvals and financing are required to proceed to construction, expected around the end of this decade to deliver on the Victorian offshore wind targets of at least 4GW by 2035 and 9GW by 2040.
Join us at information sessions across Gippsland to hear project updates from Star of the South and Kut-Wut Brataualung and other Gippsland offshore wind developers.
Whether you have questions, feedback or just want to learn more about offshore wind, feel welcome to drop in at any time.
Port Albert – Wednesday 12 March, 4 pm – 6 pm, Port Albert Mechanics Institute
Golden Beach – Thursday 13 March, 4 pm – 6 pm, Golden Beach Community Centre
Sale – Saturday 22 March, 10 am – 2 pm, Nakunbalook Sale Botanic Gardens
Leongatha – Thursday 27 March, 4 pm – 6 pm, Leongatha Memorial Hall
We will be joining teams from the other proposed offshore wind projects in Gippsland:
Aurora Green
Blue Mackerel
Gippsland Dawn
Gippsland Skies
Great Eastern Offshore Wind
High Sea Wind
Kent Offshore Wind
Navigator North
Orsted (Gippsland 01 and Gippsland 02)
Government agencies VicGrid and Offshore Wind Energy Victoria will also be there to answer questions about Victoria’s transmission and energy plans.
Get in touch if you have any questions.
We’ll also be at:
Toora Triathalon – Sunday 16 March 9 am – 12 pm
South Gippsland Jobs Expo – Thursday 20 March, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Cultivating Communities (Yarram Tarra Festival) – Friday 18 April 5:30 pm – 7 pm
Our friendly local team know and love Gippsland. Get in contact with them to learn more about Kut-Wut Brataualung.
