Kentbruck Green Power Hub Inquiry and Advisory Committee

The Minister for Planning has appointed a joint Inquiry and Advisory Committee (the Committee) to advise on the Environment Effects Statement (EES), draft Planning Scheme Amendment (C116gelg) and public submissions received on the proposed Kentbruck Green Power Hub Project (the Project).

Neoen Australia Pty Ltd (the Proponent) Is proposing the development of:

• a wind energy generation facility 30 kilometres north-west of Portland and three kilometres east of Nelson, Victoria, that will generate up to 600 megawatts (MW); and
• a new 275 kilovolt (kV) underground transmission line through Cobboboonee National Park and Cobboboonee Forest Park connecting the wind farm to the electricity grid at the existing Heywood Terminal Station.

The Project area, which encompasses all elements of the Project, covers an area of approximately 8350 hectares. The wind farm has a footprint of approximately 8,318 hectares and is located within a radiata pine plantation and agricultural land.

The key components of the Project include:

• up to 105 wind turbines, with maximum tip height of 270 meters above ground level
• 26.6-kilometre underground 275kV transmission line
• associated infrastructure, including on site electrical substations, weather stations, power and water supply and hardstands
• on-site quarry to provide material for hardstands and upgrades to existing access roads or construction of new access roads
• temporary infrastructure including construction compounds, concrete batching plants to support construction activities and laydown areas
• site facilities including site offices and car park facilities.

If the Project gains all required approvals, construction is anticipated to begin in 2026.

The Committee will conduct a public hearing to hear from the Proponent and submitters who want to be heard. The Committee will then advise the Minister for Planning on the environmental effects of the Project.

• Lisa Kendal (Chair)
• Michael Kirsch (Deputy Chair)
• Lachlan Wilkinson
• Ken Joyner

You may view and download the exhibited EES and draft PSA documents and any relevant documents at the Proponent’s webpage.

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