VicGrid (division of Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action) is excited to get started on their community engagement for Offshore Wind Transmission phase 2 Information Sessions throughout Gippsland.

Specifically, VicGrid are seeking feedback on a draft Options Assessment Method, which is the decision-making tool that will be used to identify and assess options for the location and design of transmission infrastructure.

The community survey will be open for feedback until 27 August 2023 and can be accessed here: https://engage.vic.gov.au/offshore-wind-transmission-in-gippsland-and-portland.

Community Roundtables

Location: Giffard West Community Hall

Date:  9 August 2023

Time: Session 1: 2.00pm to 4.00pm

Session 2: 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Registration is required for these two sessions via the webpage: https://engage.vic.gov.au/project/offshore-wind-transmission-in-gippsland-and-portland/meetings

Drop-in Information Session

Location: Flynn Community Hall

Date: 10 August 2023

Time: 3.00pm to 6.00pm

No registration is required for the drop-in information session.

Location: Morwell GovHub

Date: 12 August 2023

Times: 10.00am to 2.00pm

No registration is required for the drop-in information session.

Wellington Shire pop-ups

Tuesday 1 August 2023

Rosedale IGA 10.00am to 12.00pm

Seaspray Mini Mart 2.00pm to 4.00

Friday 4 August 2023

Woodside Public Hall 11.00 to 1.00pm

Yarram Café Aga 2.00pm to 4.00pm

For more information, to give your feedback, or to register for a session, go to engage.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 418 341.