The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water are coming to Gippsland to answer any questions the community may have about the public consultation for the area proposed for offshore renewable energy in the Bass Strait off Gippsland.
There will be five open houses throughout Gippsland, where the Commonwealth Government will be available to answer any questions about the current public consultation.
These are drop-in sessions open to everyone with no registration.
| Town | Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Morwell | 4.00pm – 6.00pm Monday 29 August 2022 | The Italian/Australian Club 499-501 Princes Dr, Morwell VIC 3840 |
| Lakes Entrance | 4.00pm – 6.00pm Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Lakes Mechanics Hall 18 Mechanics Street, Lakes Entrance |
| Sale | 4.00pm – 6.00pm Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Port of Sale, Wellington Centre, Wellington Room 70 Foster Street, Sale, Gippsland |
| Yarram | 4.00pm – 6.00pm Wednesday 31 August 2022 | The Regent Theatre 210 Commercial Rd, Yarram |
| Wonthaggi | 11.00am – 2.00pm Thursday 1 September 2022 | Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club 75 Graham St, Wonthaggi, Gippsland |
| Leongatha | 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm Thursday 1 September 2022 | South Gippsland Shire Council Chambers 1 Michael Place, Leongatha |
The community is encouraged to read the Minister’s notice of proposal for the Bass Strait off Gippsland, Victoria. A number of supporting documents are available, providing additional information on the background of the offshore renewable energy consultation and declaration process as well as the Gippsland area. Please head to the Consultation hub to read these documents and provide your feedback.
Submissions close 11.59pm on 7 October 2022.