GeelongPort in Australia has released plans to develop up to 25 hectares of land for a wind farm hub to support Victoria’s growing renewables industry.
Located at Oyster Cove near GeelongPort’s Lascelles Wharf, the site will provide bespoke facilities for the berthing, laydown and construction of equipment for onshore and offshore wind farm projects.
It will incorporate the purpose-built facilities required of a wind farm construction feeder port to meet the unique needs of offshore wind developments.
The site will also support the construction, operation and maintenance of wind farm projects as well as laydown and storage facilities.
The port has, since 2018, facilitated the berthing and laydown of more than 2 million tonnes of wind farm cargo.
GeelongPort chief executive Brett Winter said GeelongPort was proud to be a part of Victoria’s transition to renewable energy outlined in The Victorian Offshore Wind Policy Directions Paper released in March 2022.
He said: “GeelongPort is committed to supporting the establishment and growth of this emerging industry.
“The strategic location of our port means that we can play a key leadership role in the transition towards renewable energy sources.”