Project timeline

The Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal is critical enabling infrastructure to support the Victorian Government's offshore wind rollout and providing energy security for the State.

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Project timeline

Timeline

There are several project milestones required before the Terminal will be operational.  

2022

  • Project announced

2023

  • State Environment Effects Statement (EES) process commenced

2024

  • Draft EES scoping requirements exhibited

2025

  • Updated EES scoping requirements exhibited
  • New Commonwealth referral submitted under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act
  • EPBC decision (Controlled Action), allowing for a bilateral agreement between the State and Commonwealth Government
  • Final EES scoping requirements issued by Department of Transport and Planning (Impact Assessment Unit) 

2026

  • Preparing EES for exhibition
  • $124.5 million in project funding from the State Government

2027

  • EES submitted*
  • EES publicly exhibited*
  • Minister's assessment of project*
  • Project approvals*

Subject to approval

  • Terminal construction* (approximately 3 years)
  • Terminal operation*
*Please note: all dates are indicative and subject to change.

For more information on the environmental assessment process, click here.