Latrobe City Council are seeing a number of proposed large-scale development projects that are being met with both concern and positivity from members of our community as part of early consultation activities.
Projects such as the proposed Battery Recycling Plant in Hazelwood North, the proposed Frasers Solar Farm in Glengarry and proposed Delburn Wind Farm are just a sample of the projects that have raised the interest of community members.
View the projects below and contact the proponents for more detail. The projects with the most recent update appear at the top of the list.
Updated February 2026
Description
Address: Frimins Lane & Tramway Road, Hazelwood North
Proposal: A 123 hectare site to be developed with an AI Data Centre.
Planning Status
Status: Pre-application discussions are currently being held with Latrobe City Council.
Planning Approval: Not yet applied for.
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Contact: Keppel
Email: contactus@keppel.com
Address: Tramway Road, Morwell.
Proposal: The Gippsland Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a proposed stand-alone energy storage facility of up to 600 MW / 1,200 MWh in the Latrobe Valley, Gippsland. The project is planned to connect to the Hazelwood Terminal Station, making use of existing energy infrastructure. The Gippsland BESS will, once operational, provide vital grid support and help integrate more renewable generation, contributing to a resilient and sustainable energy future for Victoria.
Community Drop-In Session: A community drop-in session for this proposal will be held, see details below:
| Date | Tuesday 17 February 2026 |
| Time | 2.30pm to 6pm |
| Location |
Hazelwood North Public Hall 117 Church Road, Hazelwood North |
No RSVP required,
Planning Status
application has been submitted to the Minister for Planning with reference PA2604203
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Note: The Responsible Authority for this application is the Minister for Planning as per Clause 72.01 of the Latrobe Planning Scheme.
Contact: European Energy
Phone: 0452 593 428
Email: infoaus@europeanenergy.com
Description
Address: Bartons Lane, Loy Yang.
Proposal: Buildings and works associated with the existing Loy Yang B Power Station to facilitate a construction of battery energy storage system (BESS) up to 250 MW/500MWh and associated infrastructure.
Map: Loy Yang B BESS
Planning Status
Status: Approved.
Planning Approval: A planning permit was issued by the Minister for Planning on 13 August 2024 (permit number PA2402944).
Note: The Responsible Authority for this application is the Minister for Planning as per Clause 72.01 of the Latrobe Planning Scheme.
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Contact: Alinta Energy
Phone: 1300 472 189
Description
Address: 600 Tramway Road, Hazelwood North.
Proposal: Marinus Link Pty Ltd proposes to connect the Tasmanian electricity grid to the National Electricity Market by constructing an underground and subsea interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria. It will connect to Latrobe through underground cables connecting to a proposed converter station located in Hazelwood.
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Planning Status
Status: Marinus Link has prepared a draft Commonwealth Environmental Impact Assessment (EIS) and a Victorian Environment Effects Statement (EES) through a coordinated process, resulting in a combined EIS/EES addressing the requirements of Commonwealth and Victorian legislation.
The EIS/EES, and a draft Planning Scheme Assessment (PSA) to facilitate the project within Victoria, are now available for public comment for a period of 30 business days. Written submissions in respect of the EIS/EES and the draft PSA can be made between Friday 31 May and 11:59pm on Friday 12 July 2024 via the Victorian Government’s Engage Victoria website: Engagement Marinus Link
Planning Approval: The Minister for Planning will appoint a joint Inquiry and Advisory Committee (IAC) to advise on the Victorian Environment Effects Statement (EES) and public submissions received on the proposed Marinus Link Project. The IAC will also consider draft Amendment GC217 affecting the Latrobe and South Gippsland Planning Schemes (PSA), which proposes to facilitate the Project.
Works Status: The project team in February 2026 advised the public that prepatory site works are commencing at the Hazelwood North/Tramway Road site. What does it involve?
Preparatory works will ensure that the Hazelwood North construction site is ready for major construction later in the year.
Activities will include:
- Monitoring noise levels
- Surveying the site
- Testing and sampling soil, including geotechnical investigations
- Locating underground services
Throughout these works, we will implement measures to minimise impacts on the local community, environment, and road users. To help keep everyone safe, please observe traffic signage and follow instructions from traffic controllers.
What to expect
- Whilst we conduct these works, there will be an increase in light and heavy vehicles in local areas.
Works will be completed between the following working hours:
| Monday to Friday | 7am to 6pm |
| Saturday | 7am to 1pm |
If any works are required outside of this period, we will let the community know in advance.
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Contact: Marinus Link
Phone: 1300 765 275
Email: team@marinuslink.com.au
Updated August 2024
Description
Address: Walshs Road Traralgon Victoria 3844 ,Firmins Lane Hazelwood North VIC 3840.
Proposal: An approximately 450 MW photovoltaic solar energy facility and associated infrastructure, with battery energy storage system (BESS) of approximately 1800 MWh of capacity, a substation, and associated infrastructure.
Planning Status
Status: Planning Application (ref. PA2302383) has been approved by the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP).
Note: The Responsible Authority for this application was the Minister for Planning as per Clause 72.01 of the Latrobe Planning Scheme.
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Contact: Cogency Australia
Phone: 0452 593 428
Email: consultation@cogencyaustralia.com.au
Updated February 2026
Description
Address: Strzelecki Ranges, Delburn (within HVP Plantations Thorpdale Tree Farm).
Proposal: The proposal seeks approval to develop a 33-turbine wind energy facility and associated infrastructure spanning across three Local Government Areas (Latrobe City, Baw Baw Shire and South Gippsland Shire).
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Planning Status
Status: Approved. Applications were approved on 22 November 2023 to amend the permit by making various minor changes to conditions (Consistency/Rewording, Referral Authority Conditions – Agreed Amendments and Strzelecki Highway Setback Conditions Proposed Amendments).
Planning Approval:
Four Planning Permits (making up the Delburn Wind Farm) were issued on 27 March 2022 by the Minister for Planning:
- PA2001063 – Wind Energy Facility, Latrobe City
- PA2001064 – Wind Energy Facility, Baw Baw Shire
- PA2001066 – Wind Energy Facility, South Gippsland Shire
- PA2001065 – Terminal Station, Latrobe City
Minor amendments were made to the Planning Permits by the Minister for Planning on 20 April 2023, 22 May 2023, 22 November 2023 and 12 April 2024.
A Supreme Court appeal was lodged to determine whether the planning permits contravene Clause 52.32 of the Latrobe Planning Scheme. On 27 March 2023, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the Minister for Planning in approving a Planning Permit as it does not contravene Clause 52.32 (Wind Energy Facility) of the Latrobe Planning Scheme.
The transcript for the appeal can be seen on AustLII’s website here:
On 17 August 2023 Council were notified that the permit holder had submitted applications to make amendments to conditions of the permits relating to the wind energy facility. These amendments consisted of minor changes to conditions. These applications were on notification until 18 September 2023.
In May 2023, Delburn Wind Farm Pty Ltd lodged applications to amend conditions of these permits. Public notice of the applications was given in August 2023 and over 290 submissions were received by the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP).
The Minister for Planning determined the applications to amend the wind energy facility permits in November 2023. A Panel process was not required to consider the submissions made on these applications.
In January 2024, the Minister for Planning referred the objections and submissions received on Application to Amend Planning Permit PA2001065-1 for Delburn Terminal Station to a Panel. Key issues raised in submissions related to:
- weakening of conditions and consequential impacts on the safety of surrounding communities and protection of the environment
- the adequacy of assessments supporting changes to bushfire management conditions
- the protection of cultural heritage.
The Panel conducted a public Hearing in March 2024. Extensive submissions were made by the Strzelecki Community Alliance and other community members that have had a long involvement in the planning processes for this development.
The Panel is tasked with assessing whether changes to the existing permit will deliver an acceptable outcome.
Having carefully considered the application, the Panel finds the proposed changes to conditions:
- do not weaken the bushfire standards set for the Delburn Terminal Station and are supported by the Country Fire Authority
- are beneficial and will avoid future confusion about what is intended to be achieved by the conditions.
Based on the reasons set out in the Panel Report, the Panel recommends:
The Minister for Planning amend Planning Permit PA2001065-1 for the Delburn Terminal Station.
Terminal Station Environmental Management Plan was endorsed under condition 10 on 4 December 2025 of Planning Permit PA2001065-1.
Bushfire and Emergency Management Plan was endorsed under condition 24 on 8 December 2025 of Planning Permit PA2001065-1.
The following reports have been prepared and deemed satisfied by the department on 10 December 2025 which meets the requirements of condition 10 of planning permits ]]
PA2001064-1 & PA2001066-1 and condition 12 of planning permit PA2001063-1:
- Delburn Wind Farm Pre-Construction Noise Assessment, prepared by Echo Acoustic Consulting, dated 14 October 2025
- Delburn Wind Farm Pre-construction Noise Assessment – Supporting Information, prepared by Echo Acoustic Consulting, dated 14 October 2025.
Additionally, the following verification report has been prepared and deemed satisfied by the department on 10 December 2025 which is in accordance with the requirements of
condition 11 of planning permits PA2001064-1 & PA2001066-1 and condition 13 of planning permit PA2001063-1 (Pre-Construction (Predictive) Noise Assessment Audit:
- Verification of Proposed Delburn Wind Farm Pre-construction (Predictive) Noise Assessment – Wind Turbine Generators” by Arup, dated 27 November 2025.
The full Planning Panel Report is available to view on Planning Panels website here:
The Minister for Planning has approved these amendments and the current amended permits relating to Latrobe City can be viewed here:
Note: The Responsible Authority for this application is the Minister for Planning as per Clause 72.01 of the Latrobe Planning Scheme.
Proponent Update: In December 2025, SEC acquired the Delburn Wind Farm project and will now deliver construction of the project, with confirmation in January 2026 of a March 2026 commencement date. “In February, SEC and its delivery partners will host project construction information sessions in the region for local community members and Gippsland-based businesses to learn more about the construction activities and associated supplier opportunities.” (SEC News Release Jan 2026).
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Contact: SEC
Phone: 1300 305 700 9am to 5pm on business days.
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Description
Address: 240 Monash Way, Hazelwood North.
Proposal: Use and development of a utility installation (Battery Energy Storage System).
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Planning Status
Status: Planning Permit PA2302133 was approved by the Minister for Planning on 16 November 2023.
Note: The Responsible Authority for this application is the Minister for Planning as per Clause 72.01 of the Latrobe Planning Scheme.
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Contact: Flow Power
Phone: 1800 377 639
Email: projectsteam@bennettscreekbattery.com.au
Description
Address: 2-14 Tobruk Street, Morwell
Proposal: Development of land with 27 single storey dwellings under the Big Housing Build
A copy of the application in full can be viewed online here Tobruk Street-Community Housing.
Note: Council are not the assessing authority for this application. This application is being considered by the Minister for Planning under Clause 52.20 of the Victorian Planning Scheme.
Planning Status
Status: A ministerial approval under Clause 52.20 was approved on 9 May 2024 and can be viewed below;
Contact Urbis on the phone number provided above.
Description
Address: Transmission line extending eastly, connecting to Brodribb Road, Hazelwood (previous Hazelwood Power Station).
Proposal: The proposed windfarm is to be located 10-43 kilometres off the Gippsland coastline between Woodside Beach and Seaspray. The project will host up to 139 offshore turbines, and 2 to 4 offshore substations.
The project is proposed to connect into the Latrobe Valley via a shared transmission line.
The project is a joint development by BlueFloat Energy and Energy Estate.
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Planning Status
Status: The Minister for Planning has determined that an Environment Effects Statement under the Environment Effects Act 1978 is required.
Planning Approval: Project included in GREZ, and Planning permissions to be granted under the broader project proposal.
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Contact: Blue Float Energy
Email: info@bluefloat.com
Contact: Greater Gippsland Offshore Wind Project
Phone: 1800 409 250
Email: info@greatergippslandowp.com.au
Description
Address: The transmission line will connect into the Loy Yang Power Station, Bartons Lane, Traralgon – located in the Latrobe Valley.
Proposal: VicGrid is developing a shared transmission line to connect 2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy generated off the Gippsland coast to Victoria’s electricity grid.
The approximately 60-kilometre (km) line will use 500 kilovolt (kV) double-circuit overhead transmission technology.
VicGrid has narrowed the broad study area down to a corridor and a draft preferred route – smaller areas that are most suitable for the transmission line.
The draft preferred route starts at an onshore high-voltage substation near Giffard on the Gippsland Coast, runs northwest past Stradbroke, then west to Willung before crossing Flynns Creek and connecting to the Loy Yang Power Station in the Latrobe Valley.
Map: Use this interactive map to explore how VicGrid has narrowed the study area to a corridor and draft preferred route.
Planning Status
Status: On 7 April 2023 the Minister for Planning determined that an Environmental Effects Statement (EES) will be required for the project. More information about the decision can be found at https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/environment-assessment/referrals-and-de….
VicGrid is preparing an Environment Effects Statement (EES), which is a comprehensive study of the project’s potential environmental, social, economic and cultural impacts.
At the end of the EES process, the Victorian Minister for Planning will provide an assessment of the project’s impacts. This assessment will be used by both state and federal decision-makers to inform approvals.
Find out more here.
Planning Approval: Approval of the project will be done by the Minister for Planning through the EES process. This will include combined process of an EES, Planning Scheme Amendment and approvals under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
Consultation
VicGrid would like your help to learn more about the local area.
The project team is seeking feedback from landholders, local communities and First Peoples on the draft preferred route for the transmission line.
Your feedback helps VicGrid understand things it might not otherwise know – such as how you use your land, local flooding or drainage issues, or what matters most to your community – and informs decisions about the placement of transmission infrastructure.
Environmental impacts like potential changes to visual amenity, and impacts to biodiversity values are also important considerations.
Stay up to date on current consultation opportunities here.
Who will deliver the transmission line?
VicGrid is running a competitive two-stage tender process to select a development partner to:
- Design, build, finance, operate and maintain the transmission line and connection hub
- Work closely with landholders, Traditional Owners and local communities, and
- Deliver value for money for Victorian energy users.
- Tenderers must prioritise Gippsland workers, businesses and supply chains.
VicGrid is also partnering with the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) to support Traditional Owner rights and interests. After strong interest during the expression of interest phase, three consortia have been shortlisted to take part in the interactive tender phase:
- Acciona
- Genesis Partnerships, and
- Gippsland Coast Connect.
- A development partner is expected to be appointed in 2026. Stay up to date here.
Connect with VicGrid
Call: 1800 418 341 (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm)
Email: enquiries@vicgrid.com.au
Follow: Stay up to date on Facebook and LinkedIn
Newsletter: VicGrid email updates
More Information
- View the VicGrid website
- View the Engage Victoria website
- View the interactive map
- View information for local suppliers
Description
Address: 240 & 300 Monash Way, Morwell.
Proposal: Use and development of a utility installation (Battery Energy Storage System).
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Planning Status
Status: Approved.
Planning Approval: A Planning Permit was issued by the Minister for Planning on 12 November 2021 and minor Amendments to this permit were issued on 24 June 2022 and 9 May 2023 (permit number PA2101132). Plans have been endorsed to the permit.
Note: The Responsible Authority for this application is the Minister for Planning as per Clause 72.01 of the Latrobe Planning Scheme.
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Contact: Tilt Renewables
Phone: 1800 938 458
Email: latrobevalleybess@tiltrenewables.com
Description
Address: Bartons Lane, Loy Yang.
Proposal: Development of a utility installation (Battery Energy Storage System) and removal of native vegetation at Bartons Lane, Loy Yang.
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Planning Status
Status: Approved.
Planning Approval: A planning permit was issued by the Minister for Planning on 21 November 2021 (permit number PA2101310).
Note: The Responsible Authority for this application is the Minister for Planning as per Clause 72.01 of the Latrobe Planning Scheme.
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Contact: Tilt Renewables
Phone: 1800 938 458
Email: latrobevalleybess@tiltrenewables.com
Description
Address: Fourth Road, Hazelwood North.
Proposal: A Used Lead Acid Battery (ULAB) recycling facility located near Morwell will process 50,000 tonnes of spent lead acid batteries and recycle them into 28,000 tonnes of refined lead per year.
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Planning Status
Status: Approved.
Planning Approval: Amendment C129 was gazetted 14 January 2021, introducing an Incorporated Document, and Specific Controls Overlay Schedule 5 (SCO5) to allow land to be used and developed with ULAB recycling facility.
On 22 December 2021, Council endorsed all plans (Permit 2020/16) required under the Incorporated Document to allow the applicant to commence works.
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Email: office.au@jschunxing.com
Phone: (02) 8335 0810
Description
Address: Frasers Lane, Glengarry North (corner Frasers Lane and Traralgon Maffra Road).
Proposal: Frasers Solar Farm proposed by South Energy will be located about 2km south of the township of Toongabbie across 110 hectares of land. It has a proposed capacity of up to 75 megawatts.
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Planning Status
Status: Approved.
Planning Approval: The Minister for Planning has issued an extended planning permit.
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Contact: South Energy
Phone: (03) 8842 6888
Email: frasers@southenergy.com.au
Description
Address: Brodribb Road, Hazelwood, including the mine void, operational switchyard, decommissioned power station site, cooling pond and landfill/overburden dump areas.
Proposal: The Hazelwood Mine and Power Station closed in 2017, and works to rehabilitate the site occurred shortly after, including decommissioning and demolition of major infrastructure.
The Hazelwood Rehabilitation Project involves the decommissioning of remaining buildings, roads and infrastructure, earthworks to reprofile steep slopes, reinstating some water courses to a more natural alignment, and the proposed creation over time of a mine lake.
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Planning Status
Status: An Environment Effects Statement (EES) is being prepared during 2022 and 2023, through technical assessments and consultation with local communities, Traditional Owners, regional stakeholders and regulators.
Planning Approval: The Minister for Planning will provide a final assessment of the EES, along with government agencies, which will decide whether to approve the Project under Victorian law.
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Contact: ENGIE Australia and New Zealand (ENGIE)
Phone: (03) 5135 5000
Email: hazelwood.au@engie.com
Updated February 2026
Description
Address: Traralgon West Road, Maryvale.
Proposal: A proposed sand quarry with a total extraction area of 143.82 hectares, and site access provided via Jacks Track will include an office, weighbridge, amenities hut, workshop and fuel store will be developed where the site access road enters the Work Authority.
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Planning Status
Status: Approved. The Department for Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) have approved a Work Authority 'WA1515' for the sand quarry.
Planning Approval: Planning Permit 2021/356 for 'the Use and Development of land from Extractive Industry (Sand Quarry) and creation of access onto a Road in Transport Zone 2 at Traralgon West Road, Maryvale' was approved on 8th June 2022. An amendment to this permit 2021/356/A was approved on 25 June 2025 which also allows removal of native vegetation.
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Contact: Latrobe Valley Sands
Phone: (03) 5174 1310
Description
Address: The Seadragon project is situated adjacent to oil and gas platforms in Bass Strait, off the Gippsland coast in Victoria, Australia.
Proposal: The Seadragon forms part of the Greater Gippsland Offshore Wind Farm project. It offers the potential for oil and gas asset re-use, re-purposing, and new
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Planning Status
Status: Approvals and planning documents are currently being prepared including: Environmental Effects Statement (EES), Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Planning Approval: Not yet applied for.
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Contact: Flotation Energy
Email: enquiries-Australia@flotationenergy.com
Description
Address: 436 & 545 Tramway Road, Hazelwood North.
Proposal: A solar energy facility including battery storage and transmission powerlines.
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Planning Status
Status: Approved.
Planning Approval: The Minister for Planning approved a Planning Permit on 11 January 2022 (permit number PA2000928).
Note: The Responsible Authority for this application is the Minister for Planning as per Clause 72.01 of the Latrobe Planning Scheme.
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Contact: ARP Australian Solar Pty Ltd (ARP)
Phone: (03) 9024 6200
Description
Address: Long Yang Power Station switchyard and Hazelwood Terminal Station (TBC).
Proposal: The Star of the South Offshore Wind Farm will include up to 200 turbines and is proposed to be located 7-25km off the south coast of Gippsland near towns such as Port Albert, McLoughlins Beach and Woodside Beach.
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Planning Status
Status: Approvals and planning documents are currently being prepared including: Environmental Effects Statement (EES), Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Planning Approval: Not yet applied for.
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Contact: Star of the South
Phone: 1800 340 340
Updated February 2026
Description
Address: Bonds Lane and Monash Way, Hazelwood North.
Proposal: Battery Energy Storage System to be located within the Jeerland Power Station site in Hazelwood North.
Planning Status
Status: Approved
Planning Approval: The Minister for Planning is the Responsible Authority for this application as per Clause 72.01 of the Latrobe Planning Scheme. A Planning Permit (PA2201792) was issued on 9 February 2023. Endorsement of plans under condition 14 of the Permit was issued by the Minister on 19 February 2025.
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Contact: Energy Australia
Phone: 1800 574 947
Email: community.woreen@energyaustralia.com.au