Renewable energy zone community drop-in sessions this week
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is calling on the community to have their say on a zone off the Illawarra coast proposed for future offshore renewable energy projects – particularly offshore wind, but...
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is calling on the community to have their say on a zone off the Illawarra coast proposed for future offshore renewable energy projects – particularly offshore wind, but potentially also solar, wave and tidal energy projects.
The proposed 1461sq/km area is from Wombarra to Kiama, and is at least 10km from the coast.
To find out more, attend one of six community drop-in information sessions.
- Mon, 18 Sept, 4-7pm, Bulli Senior Citizens Centre, 8 Hospital Road, Bulli
- Tue 19 Sept, 10am-12 noon, Port Kembla Senior Citizens Centre
- Tue 19 Sept 4-7pm, Wollongong Art Gallery, 46 Burelli Street
- Wed 20 Sept, 10am-noon, Shellharbour Surf Lifesaving Club
- Wed 20 Sept, 4-7pm, Kiama Leagues Club, 110 Terralong Street
- Thu 21 Sept, 10am to 12pm, Gerringong Town Hall, 106 Fern Street
Residents can see a map of the proposed area and read all the consultation documents – including an Overview of the Offshore Renewable Energy Process – at the Australian Government’s web page: Offshore renewable energy infrastructure area proposal: Pacific Ocean off Illawarra region, NSW.
The closing date for submissions is Monday, October 16.
Go to consult.dcceew.gov.au/oei-illawarra
Do you have thoughts or concerns about the proposed renewable energy zone? After making a submission to the government, if you'd like to share your views with the community, please write a Letter to the Editor and submit via our Get In Touch page. Note: letters may be abridged for print due to space.
