The SEC will deliver Victoria’s first publicly owned, utility-scale wind generation project with our 100% acquisition of the Delburn Wind Farm in Gippsland.

Located just south of the Latrobe Valley – the historical heart of Victoria’s integrated power system – the project is set to bring major benefits to the region delivering up to 205 MW of capacity to the grid and creating more than 300 local jobs.

With construction to begin in early 2026, the 33-turbine wind farm will generate up to 205-megawatts of renewable energy to the electricity grid, or enough to power more than 130,000 homes, once operational in 2028.

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VicGrid is inviting you to learn more and make a submission about the Gippsland Shoreline Renewable Energy Zone. 

VicGrid community drop-in sessions.

• Sat 17 Jan, 10am – 1pm, Seaspray Hall, Futcher St, Seaspray
• Sat 31 Jan, 10am – 1pm, Woodside Community Hall, 34 Prince St, Woodside,
• Sat 7 Feb, 10am – 1pm, Seaspray Hall, Futcher St, Seaspray

You’ll have the chance to speak with project teams about the proposed shoreline crossings, ask questions and share your feedback.
The Shoreline Renewable Energy Zone will not host onshore wind or solar projects. It will coordinate underground cables connecting offshore wind energy to the electricity grid.

Link to more Information and Draft Map of Gippsland Shoreline Renewable Energy Zone

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Australia’s most advanced offshore wind project Star of the South is charging ahead, recently achieving four major milestones and driving the next stages of development to unlock a new wave of clean energy.

In a first for Australia, Star of the South has lodged its Environmental Impact Statement for approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. This is the primary environmental approval required for the project to proceed.

This comes off the back of executing a major land purchase where the project’s cables will come to shore, securing renewed Major Project Status with the Commonwealth Government, and formally entering into an Engagement Agreement with the Traditional Owners through the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC).

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The Assembly builds on the work of the Gippsland Offshore Wind Community Assembly and will ensure that local voices remain central to decision-making about offshore wind and other energy projects.
Members will work together to:
• Represent the collective interests of communities along our coast.
• Consider and advocate for fair and equitable community benefits.
• Provide input to industry and government.
• Support each other through the transition to a renewable future.

If you live in a Gippsland coastal community and want to be part of this important dialogue, we welcome you to join and commit to the Assembly’s principles of fairness, respectful dialogue, and openness.

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The Federal Government has granted Blue Mackerel Major Project Status (MPS), as announced by Australia’s Minister for Industry and Innovation, Tim Ayres.

MPS recognises nationally significant projects to Australia’s economy, regional employment and skills. For Blue Mackerel, it officially acknowledges the key role in Australia’s path to net zero.

The project will also receive dedicated support from the Federal Major Projects Facilitation Agency (MPFA). This will help the project navigate the robust environmental and regulatory approvals process.

The Blue Mackerel Project is 10km off the coast of Brataualung and Tatungalung Country between Seaspray and Woodside Beach. 

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With some of the Gippsland Offshore Wind developers abandoning their licences, Star of the South is continuing with confidence.

Star of the South will be ‘popping up’ just near the long jetty next week to chat about Star of the South and how offshore wind can contribute to Gippsland’s future.

You are invited to drop by to pick up project information, ask questions or share feedback with our local team. Port Welshpool long jetty.

Tuesday 16 December
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

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Renewable energy zones are a new way to coordinate renewable energy and transmission development to deliver reliable and affordable power for Victorians as coal closes down.
They are the areas most suitable to host new solar, wind and battery projects, and with access to the transmission network so energy can flow to homes and businesses across the state.
VicGrid’s Webinar will cover how feedback is shaping decision making, what they are seeking with this round of consultation and the formal declaration process.
📅 Mon 15 Dec, 5:30 – 6:30pm
💬 Consultation is open until 22 February 2026.

Learn more about the draft renewable energy zone orders here: VicGrid Renewable Energy Zones

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Gippsland businesses have powered Victoria for generations.

The three companies bidding for this major transmission project will soon receive the official list of registered local suppliers. They must show how they plan to use local businesses and workers in their bids.

VicGrid is inviting general expressions of interest (EOIs) via the Gateway ICN from suppliers across a wide range of disciplines and capabilities relevant to major transmission projects.

Make sure your business is on this list by mid-January 2026, register today:
𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: Registration does not guarantee work or selection to the project supplier list.

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Energy company AGL has abandoned plans to develop the Gippsland Skies offshore wind project in Bass Strait. 

It is the third company to abandon plans to develop offshore wind in Gippsland, which hosts Australia’s first offshore wind zone.

On Friday 5 December, it was revealed that AGL and the consortium of partners behind Gippsland Skies had applied for consent to surrender their feasibility licence to the Offshore Infrastructure Registrar.

“Gippsland Skies has made the decision to discontinue feasibility studies for a potential offshore wind project off the coast of Gippsland,” AGL said in a statement.

“AGL will prioritise options in its development pipeline of onshore wind, batteries, pumped hydro and gas firming projects, including an expectation of taking final investment decision on 900 MW of grid-scale batteries in the next 12-18 months.”

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