Gippsland

Approval for $651m solar farm and battery project in Victoria’s La Trobe Valley, project management firms appointed to oversee development

A $651 million proposed solar energy project driven by local landholders has received official approval, clearing the path for the state's largest photovoltaic installation to move ahead in the heart of former coal country.

Approval for preliminary investigations on Victorian offshore wind project, proposal includes 150 wind turbines, first phase operational by 2032

Approval has been granted for investigations to begin on a proposed Victorian offshore wind farm, marking a significant step forward in the development of one of the state’s most ambitious clean energy ventures.

Expressions of interest opening for offshore Victorian wind farm projects, details of tender requirements, timings, and project director details

The Victorian Government has announced it is opening expressions of interest for Victorian offshore wind project, and we’ve got the details that will put developers ahead of the pack.

Milestone reached and more details emerge on major Gippsland energy storage project, with project on schedule to be completed this year

A major milestone has been reached in the construction of a battery energy storage plant, located in the heart of ‘coal country’ in Gippsland – here's what we know.

Development plan changes for Victorian offshore wind infrastructure, including delivery of essential renewable energy terminal, with new options under consideration

The Victorian government has revised its timeline for delivering essential infrastructure to support the state's emerging offshore wind sector - an industry projected to eventually reach a $100 billion valuation – with plans for a major terminal significantly changed.

Tender open for new centre aimed at training renewable workers and contractors, specialising in both onshore and offshore projects, plus tender requirements

With an offshore wind zone established in Gippsland and several major developments underway, the government is now turning its attention to ensuring a trained and expert workforce and supplier pipeline – and that starts with opening the tender for the construction of a specialist training centre.

Contract awarded for $300m Victorian solar and battery project, construction to include 67% local content and 157 construction jobs, construction to take two years

Construction is set to kick off on one of the nation’s first large-scale hybrid solar and battery storage facilities featuring direct current coupling technology, following the awarding of the construction contract.

Planning management approval for major Victorian offshore wind farm, including construction of 60 turbines, construction to take 2-3 years

In a major milestone for Victorian offshore wind development, the first management plan has been approved by the Offshore Infrastructure Registrar for a proposed wind farm off the coast of Gippsland.

Contractors shortlisted for major Gippsland sporting precinct redevelopment, with construction slated for the end of 2025

Construction plans for the redevelopment of a Gippsland sporting precinct are progressing rapidly, with a shortlist of contractors now finalised after a highly competitive Expression of Interest (EOI) process.