Community consultation
Working with local communities
Community and stakeholder feedback is essential to planning, developing and delivering a world-class offshore wind project in Gippsland.
As we continue investigating the project, we're working with local communities to understand interests, concerns and opportunities - and to work together to create benefits for Gippsland.
Earlier this year we invited community feedback on:
- Options for the project's transmission corridor
- Fishing and offshore wind
- Our ongoing site investigations
- How we're consulting and communicating.
An online survey and interactive map, and hardcopy versions sent via post, were used to collect feedback from 9 April to 17 May. Thanks to everyone who shared local knowledge and ideas.
Keep in touch
We're available to talk and answer your questions.
- Call 1800 340 340 to book in a telephone or video call
- Email us at info@starofthesouth.com.au
- Ask us a question - we'll respond and publish the answer on this website
- Find us on Facebook - post a question and follow us for updates
- We hope to re-open our Yarram office as COVID-19 restrictions ease - stay tuned for updates on when we re-open.
Community Advisory Group
Our Community Advisory Group brings the project team together with people from across Gippsland to share information, answer questions and seek local advice.
The group held its first meeting in October 2020 and will meet every 6-8 weeks.
Agendas, minutes and the group's Terms of Reference are available on this webpage.
The Community Advisory Group is just one way for locals to get involved with the project. We are always available to talk directly with organisations and individuals.
Chairperson
Ian Gibson is the independent chairperson for this group. Ian will facilitate meetings and help ensure the smooth running of the group.
Members
Allan Rogers | Mcloughlins Beach |
Caleb Barlow | Foster |
Dane Heinrich | Committee for Wellington |
Darren McCubbin | Gippsland Climate Change Network |
Deb Lucas | Woodside |
Glenn Stagg | Sale |
Harry Mitchelson | Lakes Entrance |
Jane Oakley | Committee for Gippsland |
Jenny Smith | Port Albert |
Jessica Young | Traralgon |
Jack Winterbottom | Birdlife Australia |
Jonathan Pintus | Agnes |
Julianne Peavey | Darriman / Giffard |
| Marcus McKenzie | Wellington Shire Council |
Mary-Lou Dixon | Waratah Bay |
Matt Langdon | Yarram |
Peter Mooney | Gippsland Trades and Labour Council |
Rick Rutjens | South Gippsland Shire Council |
Shannan Little | Latrobe City Council |
Susan McMillan | Blackwarry / Yarram |
Travis Dillow | Woodside Beach |
Tony Wolfe | Warragul |
Wendy Farmer | Voices of the Valley |
Landholder conversations
Earlier this year we met with all landowners whose land may be suitable for possible transmission routes. At this stage, we do not expect other properties to be directly affected. Should anything change and we find that other routes need to be considered, we would contact relevant landholders directly to discuss.
Please get in touch with us on 1800 340 340 or email info@starofthesouth.com.au if you're a landholder with any questions or concerns.
