VicGrid today marked a significant milestone in the delivery of the transmission infrastructure to support offshore wind energy, selecting 3 consortia from a strong field of companies vying to partner on the delivery of the project.

VicGrid, the Victorian Government body leading the planning and delivery of renewable energy zones and transmission infrastructure, has been consulting with landholders and the Gippsland community on the development of transmission to connect the first 2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind generation to the grid.

The line will use 500 kilovolt (kV) double circuit overhead transmission technology, starting near Giffard and connecting to the Loy Yang Power Station switchyard.

The 3 consortia named below will be invited to submit tenders to design, deliver, finance and operate the transmission infrastructure to support the first 2 GW of offshore wind generation:

Gippsland Coast Connect

  • Transmission Network Service Provider (TNSP): Iberdrola Australia Enterprises
  • Funding and services contractor: Capella Capital
  • Design and construction: John Holland

Genesis Partnerships

  • TNSP: AusNet Transmission Group
  • Funding and delivery: Pacific Partnerships comprising PB Contractors and UGL Engineering
  • Design, construction and services: UGL Operations and Maintenance

Acciona

  • TNSP: Acciona
  • Funding: Acciona Concessiones S.L.
  • Design and construction: Acciona Construction
  • Services: Genus Infrastructure (NSW)

VicGrid Chief Executive Alistair Parker said there had been a strong market response to VicGrid’s request for expressions of interest in the project and thanked all the parties who had participated.

'Victoria is attracting investment and commitment from top global energy companies as we work to deliver the infrastructure needed to support Australia’s first offshore wind industry,' he said.

'The development of this infrastructure will not only enable a clean and reliable new energy source, it will help create a new industry that will deliver jobs and community benefits for Gippslanders.'

Through the competitive tender process, proponents will be required to outline their approach to delivering the best possible outcomes for Gippsland and driving value for all Victorian energy users.

Mr Parker said this will include setting out how they will work with landholders, provide additional benefits to host communities and ensure genuine and early engagement with communities, Traditional Owners and regional stakeholders.

'VicGrid is committed to meaningful engagement with local landholders and communities and to making sure they see real benefits, so we are looking for a delivery partner that shares that commitment,' he said.

An Environment Effects Statement process is currently underway for the offshore wind transmission project, as landholder engagement continues to help refine the study area for the project.

A development partner is expected to be appointed in 2026, with early works to begin shortly after.

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Page last updated: 16/10/25