About the project

The Port of Hastings is set to play a key role in supporting Victoria's transition to a clean energy future through the establishment of the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal.

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About the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal

The Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal is a proposed dedicated assembly port that will enable the import, storage and assembly of offshore wind components, to support offshore wind farms across Victoria.

The Terminal will be developed at the Old Tyabb Reclamation Area (OTRA), and the adjacent marine waters within the port precinct and between Esso’s Long Island Point jetty and BlueScope Steel wharves.

The OTRA site was created from material that was dredged during the extension of the shipping channel more than 50 years ago.

The site is managed by the Port of Hastings Corporation, is not publicly accessible and is reserved for port purposes.

Offshore wind turbines are significantly larger than onshore turbines and the components are extremely heavy.

Components like blades and towers cannot be transported by road or rail due to their size, and so a dedicated port is required to receive them before they are prepared for transportation to the offshore windfarms.

Offshore wind ports need heavy-duty pavements able to withstand the weight of turbine components, as well as large areas of available land close to a deep-water channel to receive, store and assemble them. There is currently no port in Victoria suitable to support offshore wind.

The development of suitable port facilities is therefore critical to achieving the Victorian Government's ambitious offshore wind targets.

Construction of the Terminal will include dredging, reclamation, ground improvement and berthing facilities. The site would also include buildings for administration, maintenance and storage purposes.

Image: Artist's impression of the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal.

Victorian Government offshore wind energy targets

The Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal is critical to achieving Victoria's ambitious offshore wind targets. Ports are essential for offshore wind assembly logistical and operations.

To learn more about Victoria's renewable energy targets, and developing offshore wind in Victoria, visit energy.vic.au

2 Gigawatts of power
from renewable offshore wind by 2032
4 Gigawatts of power
from renewable offshore wind by 2035
9 Gigawatts of power
from renewable offshore wind by 2040

The role of the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal

Transportation of components

Offshore wind turbines are large structures, with blades, towers, and nacelles (containing the generator and gearbox) that are typically manufactured at different locations. A port provides a central location for receiving, storing, and transporting these components to the offshore wind farms.

Assembly

Ports serve as bases for assembling turbine components. This includes assembling tower sections, and integrating other components before transporting them to the offshore wind farms. This process requires ample space and infrastructure.

Deployment of installation vessels

Specialised vessels equipped to transport and install offshore wind components require deep-water access and supporting infrastructure.

It will provide the necessary infrastructure, space and logistical support to manage the transportation, assembly and installation of offshore wind components in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

About the Port of Hastings

The Port of Hastings is located on the shores of Western Port, approximately 70 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. It is one of four major working commercial trading ports operating in Victoria, and has been operating for close to 60 years.  

The Port of Hastings facilities include:

  • BlueScope Steel wharves
  • Long Island Point jetty
  • Crib Point jetty
  • Stony Point jetty and depot

Our operations

The Port of Hastings' current trade groups include import/export of oil, liquid petroleum gas (LPG), steel, aviation fuel and unleaded petrol (ULP).

The offshore wind industry presents an opportunity to open a new chapter in the history of the Port, one that will see the Port of Hastings at the heart of Victoria's drive to reach net zero emissions while providing the State's transport network with enduring benefits beyond offshore wind projects.