Tag: Warrnambool

Southern Ocean Offshore Wind

Federal government formally declares Southern Ocean offshore wind zone 5th March, 2024 By Jean Bell, ABC South West Vic Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-06/southern-ocean-offshore-wind-zone-declared/103552016 The offshore wind zone will be located off the coast of Warrnambool and Port Fairy.(ABC South West Victoria: Matt Neal) In short: A 1,030-square-kilometre zone has been declared for the Southern Ocean off the coast of Warrnambool and … Continue reading Southern Ocean Offshore Wind →

Petition Against Offshore Zone

Petition launched against proposed wind farm zone 27th August, 2023 By Monique Patterson, The Standard   Source; https://www.standard.net.au/story/8290079/south-west-residents-urged-to-sign-petition-on-proposed-wind-farm-zone/?src=rss (For Subscribers) South-west residents have been urged to sign an online petition opposing a proposed offshore wind farm zone between Portland and Warrnambool have been raised. Considered Renewables Portland launched the online petition, which already has nearly 400 signatures. … Continue reading Petition Against Offshore Zone →

Mega Southern Ocean Wind Farm

27th June, 2023 By Bianca Hall, SMH Source: https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/there-she-blows-mega-southern-ocean-wind-farm-zone-unveiled-20230627-p5djtu.html There she blows: Mega Southern Ocean wind farm zone unveiled About 200 kilometres of Southern Ocean coastline could be unlocked to become an offshore wind farm zone stretching from Warrnambool in Victoria to Port MacDonnell in South Australia – potentially creating 3000 ongoing jobs in the … Continue reading Mega Southern Ocean Wind Farm →