Gippsland is taking a major step toward establishing a thriving offshore wind industry, following the launch of a new Sector Plan designed to guide the development of the region’s emerging offshore wind sector.
Backed by the Gippsland Offshore Wind Alliance, Proponents and Wellington Shire it was launched today at the Port of Sale by Tom McIntosh Member for Eastern Victoria. The plan signals strong support for offshore wind in Gippsland. The plan aims to turn Gippsland’s existing resources and community interest into real progress, paving the way for jobs, economic growth and emissions reduction as the region transitions to new energy industries.
Gippsland is widely recognised as Australia’s most advanced offshore wind region, with nine active feasibility licences for projects off the Gippsland coast.
Committee for Gippsland and the Gippsland Climate Change Network Co-Chair the Gippsland Offshore Wind Alliance and they declared they will continue to work closely with government, industry and community stakeholders to progress the offshore wind sector, with plans to present the Sector Plan to State and Federal officials in Melbourne and Canberra.
Link to Sector Plan Launch Media Release