The Victorian government has released digital images that illustrate how wind farms might appear to the naked eye when looking out to sea from certain points on the coastline - including from the Prom’s highest peak.
The image above shows what the turbines could look like 30 kilometres out to sea from the summit of Mount Oberon. An interactive website has also been published at caportal.com.au/owev/gippsland-offshore-wind/wilson-promontory for those interested in taking a closer look.
Another opportunity to learn more about the proposed wind farms is coming up soon in Toora, with the Gippsland offshore wind project feasibility licence holders working together to deliver a round of joint community engagement events in Toora, Loch Sport and Woodside during July.
Government agencies VicGrid, Offshore Wind Energy Victoria and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water will also be there to answer questions about transmission and energy plans.
The regional events will provide an opportunity for locals to meet and engage with the offshore wind developers behind Gippsland’s proposed projects, and learn more about jobs, investment and meet people already working in the industry.
The Prom Coast event will be held in Toora on Wednesday 23 July from 4-6pm at the Toora Hall on 23 Gray Street. The organisers are encouraging local communities to attend to learn more about offshore wind, upcoming project plans, socio-economic benefits and share feedback.
