Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal

The Department of Transport and Planning has published the Final Scoping Requirements for the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal Environment Effects Statement (EES).

The Scoping Requirements set out the proposed specific matters to be investigated and documented in the EES.

The Final Scoping Requirements have been updated following two rounds of public comment (November – December 2024 & September 2025).

Now that the Final Scoping Requirements have been published, Port of Hastings Corporation will review and implement the Scoping Requirements to inform preparation of our Environment Effects Statement (EES).

The Final Scoping Requirements can be accessed at: https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/environmental-assessments/browse-projects/referrals/victorian-renewable-energy-terminal

For more information on the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal, visit: https://renewableenergyterminal.com.au/

Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal EES Scoping Requirements Public comment is invited on the draft scoping requirements for the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal EES

Commonwealth EPBC Referral (2025) - Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal The Port of Hastings Corporation has submitted a new referral for consideration by the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999

🖥️ Join us tonight at 7 pm for an online webinar on the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal.

We'll cover our updated project design, the assessment process, the construction approach and the visual amenity, coastal processes and onshore ecology studies.

If you haven't registered and would like to attend, you can visit the link below: 1e27d2c8-7646-420b-9ca3-17ad9c6a5716@cc7749ec-90a8-40c4-bf28-655b06d25d94" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1e27d2c8-7646-420b-9ca3-17ad9c6a5716@cc7749ec-90a8-40c4-bf28-655b06d25d94

Join us tonight at the Hastings Community Hall for the first of our Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal community drop-in sessions.

Come down to speak with our project team, ask questions, and learn about the project design, project description and environmental assessment process.

Drop-in session #1
📅 When: Tuesday 12 November 2024, 6 pm – 9 pm
📍 Where: Hastings Community Hall (3 High Street, Hastings VIC 3915)

Drop-in session #2
📅 When: Saturday 16 November 2024, 1 pm – 4pm
📍 Where: Hastings Community Hall (3 High Street, Hastings VIC 3915)

If you can’t make it, we are also hosting a virtual information session on 14 November 2024.

Virtual information session
📅 When: Thursday 14 November 2024, 7 pm – 8 pm

To register your attendance for our virtual information session, visit: 7358fe70-50d1-4e62-83ab-989f9c426975@cc7749ec-90a8-40c4-bf28-655b06d25d94?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2z4h_eiM7Xq_eT02_67x_3g-A_YoUJJH52iP2Ks7OkLp5HIMUVxHxswZg_aem_ymr1c8QH3fTNug46Lc4NyA" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7358fe70-50d1-4e62-83ab-989f9c426975@cc7749ec-90a8-40c4-bf28-655b06d25d94?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2z4h_eiM7Xq_eT02_67x_3g-A_YoUJJH52iP2Ks7OkLp5HIMUVxHxswZg_aem_ymr1c8QH3fTNug46Lc4NyA

The Victorian Government has reconfirmed the Port of Hastings as the preferred location for the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal.

Port of Hastings Corporation (PoHC) are about to commence a program of engagement activities starting in November to update stakeholders and the community about the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal.

This will include details on the project design, project description and environmental assessment process.

Come down to the Hastings Community Hall for a chance to speak with our team.

Drop-in session #1

📅 When: Tuesday 12 November 2024, 6 pm – 9 pm
📍 Where: Hastings Community Hall (3 High Street, Hastings VIC 3915)

Drop-in session #2

📅 When: Saturday 16 November 2024, 1 pm – 4 pm
📍 Where: Hastings Community Hall (3 High Street, Hastings VIC 3915)

To learn more about our drop-in sessions visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/victorian-renewable-energy-terminal-community-drop-in-session-tickets-1043357990837?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you can’t make it, we will also be hosting a virtual information session on 14 November.

Virtual information session

📅 When: Thursday 14 November 2024, 7 pm – 8 pm

To register your attendance to our virtual information session visit: 7358fe70-50d1-4e62-83ab-989f9c426975@cc7749ec-90a8-40c4-bf28-655b06d25d94" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7358fe70-50d1-4e62-83ab-989f9c426975@cc7749ec-90a8-40c4-bf28-655b06d25d94

You can also request an invitation by emailing us at: [email protected]

Community Reference Group (CRG)

Port of Hastings Corporation (PoHC) are also seeking expressions of interest from community for our project Community Reference Group (CRG).

The CRG will provide a regular forum for key community representatives to discuss project impacts and opportunities during the planning and design of the Terminal.

Expressions of interest are now open until 29 November 2024.

To submit an application visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D3QDZJX

The Port of Hastings Corporation today welcomed its new Chief Executive Officer, Matt Thorpe.

Matt brings more than 30 years’ experience leading teams in the design, construction, and operation of major public infrastructure projects, most recently as an Executive Director at the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP).

Matt will guide the Port’s ongoing operations, including the development of the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal to support the construction of the State’s first offshore wind farms. We look forward to introducing Matt to our community and stakeholders over the coming weeks.