Environment Effects Statement
Public comment is invited on the draft scoping requirements for the proposed Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal Environment Effects Statement (EES).
The Port of Hastings Corporation proposes to develop the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal, a dedicated primary assembly port, designed to provide offshore wind port capacity for both wind turbine and foundation components. The site is situated within the Port of Hastings. It is located to the southeast of Melbourne, approximately 72 km from the Melbourne Central Business District (CBD).
The Terminal is proposed at the Old Tyabb Reclamation Area (OTRA), and the adjacent marine waters within the port precinct. The OTRA site is located 2.6 km northeast of the centre of Hastings. The project would include landside development, land reclamation, construction of shipping berths and dredging to allow for ship access.
The Minister for Planning has determined that an Environment Effects Statement (EES) is required under the Environment Effects Act 1978 for the proposed project. The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has prepared draft scoping requirements to set out the matters to be investigated and documented by the proponent in preparation of the EES.
The draft scoping requirements are available at: https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/environmentalassessments/browse-projects/referrals/victorian-renewable-energy-terminal or on the Engage Victoria platform at: https://engage.vic.gov.au/victorian-renewable-energy-terminal-ees-scoping-requirements
Have your say on the draft scoping requirements, which are open for public comment from 19 November 2024 until midnight on 11 December 2024.
All comments received will be considered during the finalisation of the scoping requirements and will be treated as public documents.
For more information about the EES process, visit:
planning.vic.gov.au/environmental-assessment
or contact the Impact Assessment Unit on (03) 8622 ... (Monday to Friday)
For more information about the proposed project, visit:
renewableenergyterminal.com.au
Alternatively, please contact the Port of Hastings Corporation directly:
Phone: (03) 5979 ...
E-mail: engage@portofhastings.vic.gov.au
Department of Transport and Planning | vic.gov.au (https://www.vic.gov.au)
Victorian Government Call Centre | 1300 366...
Melbourne 3004
