Proposed Illawarra offshore renewables zone - Have your say
The Pacific Ocean off the coast of the Illawarra region in New South Wales has been identified by the Australian Government as an area potentially suitable for offshore renewables.
The Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is now inviting feedback on the benefits and effects of future offshore renewable energy projects including offshore wind.
The proposed area extends from Wombarra in the north to Kiama in the south and is at least 10km from the coast. Interested stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the consultation process running until 16 October 2023.
To view the proposed area or to provide feedback visit: dcceew.gov.au.
DCCEEW are also holding a number of drop-in and Q&A sessions in the region from Monday 18 September to Thursday 21 September 2023.
| Town | Dates and opening times | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bulli |
Monday 18 September 2023 4pm to 7pm |
Bulli Senior Citizens Centre 8 Hospital Road, Bulli |
| Port Kembla |
Tuesday 19 September 2023 10am to 12pm |
Port Kembla Senior Citizens Centre cnr Allan St and Wentworth Lane, Port Kembla |
| Wollongong |
Tuesday 19 September 2023 4pm to 7pm |
Wollongong Art Gallery 46 Burelli Street, Wollongong |
| Shellharbour |
Wednesday 20 September 2023 10am to 12pm |
Shellharbour Surf Lifesaving Club 115 Junction Road, Shellharbour |
| Kiama |
Wednesday 20 September 2023 4pm to 7pm |
Kiama Leagues Club 110 Terralong Street, Kiama |
| Gerringong |
Thursday 21 September 2023 10am to 12pm |
Gerringong Town Hall 106 Fern Street, Gerringong |
For more information and to have your say, please click here.