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The Goorambat East Battery Energy Storage System (GoBESS) is an early-stage battery proposal co-located with the constructed Goorambat East Solar Farm (GESF), approximately 12km north of Benalla and just south of the Goorambat township in Victoria, on the land of the Yorta Yorta people.
The project is currently in the feasibility phase and if successful, the battery size would have a capacity of up to 200MW and provide up to six hours of energy storage.
By co-locating the project with the GESF ENGIE aims to minimise any new disturbance by leveraging existing infrastructure, access and proximity to the grid, while placing storage where it is operationally most effective to support the electricity grid in the Central North Victoria Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).
Technical development assessments are being undertaken in preparation of lodging the Planning Application. The authority responsible for review of the proposed project is the Victorian Government’s Department of Transport and Planning (DTP)
Location: Goorambat, Victoria
Maximum Capacity: 200 MW & up to six hours of energy storage
Project Status: Development
Proposed timeline
Resources
Goorambat East BESS - Concept Layout
Goorambat East BESS - Current & Future Site
Goorambat East BESS - Detailed Layout
Community
1) Community benefits
Our aim for benefit sharing is to create meaningful, long-term value for the communities we work with. We prioritise opportunities that support local economic participation, build skills and capability, and deliver social and environmental benefits that endure beyond the life of our projects.
During the development, construction and operational phases of the Project, we will work collaboratively with our Traditional Owners, neighbours, communities and stakeholders, to ensure that the transition to cleaner energy brings shared prosperity, transparency, and genuine partnership.
2) Community and stakeholder engagement
At ENGIE, we’re dedicated to the renewable energy transition and understand that we need local support and engagement to achieve that. That’s why our engagement strategy is to have a transparent and open line of communication with the community, share knowledge and help create positive outcomes.
ENGIE actively engages with host landholders, stakeholders and communities to identify local considerations that help shape the project, programs and initiatives that genuinely benefit the local community.
Contact us
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Email: [email protected]
3) Local Contractor and Supplier Opportunities
Partnering with local and First Nations communities
ENGIE has a robust local engagement approach. As the project moves into construction, a broad mix of skills and services will be required—ranging from earthworks, civil infrastructure and building, to engineering, machinery operations, accommodation, administration, catering, freight and cleaning. Our aim is to create meaningful local employment and actively engage First Nations and local suppliers wherever possible.
Delivery through main contractors
The project will be delivered by ENGIE through appointed main contractors, who will subcontract a range of services and specialist capabilities. ENGIE will continue to work closely with these contractors to identify, prioritise and support opportunities for local and First Nations peoples and suppliers, while ensuring high-quality outcomes across all work packages.
Get involved
We encourage local suppliers, businesses and job seekers to register your details with ENGIE to be considered for goods and services opportunities with our main contractors.
Your feedback
Our community and stakeholders provide valuable feedback that helps shape our work. We appreciate hearing from you on what we are doing well and where we haven’t met the mark, so that we can take ownership and improve.
Our Community & Stakeholder Feedback Framework details our approach to feedback and how we manage complaints.
FAQs
1. What feedback can I provide?
You can provide feedback about ENGIE operational assets and our asset development projects. If your feedback relates to other ENGIE activities, including our retail and residential energy solutions, please visit our contact us page.
At ENGIE Renewables Development, we define feedback as any communication we receive from you. Types of feedback include:
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2. How can I provide feedback?
You can provide feedback by:
- sending an email to [email protected]
- calling our dedicated projects phone line on 1800 845 067 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
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If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can use the National Relay Service to provide your feedback. If English is not your first language, you may use the National Translating and Interpreting Service. We accept feedback from other people on your behalf.
3. How will my feedback be dealt with?
All feedback will be recorded and dealt with according to our five guiding principles:
- Fairness: You will be treated fairly. If your feedback is negative and handled as a complaint, our actions and decisions will be respectful, impartial, and evidence-based.
- Transparency: Information about how to provide feedback is published on our website, with open and honest feedback sought.
- Accountability: We treat all feedback as an opportunity for continuous improvement.
- Accessibility: Feedback can be provided verbally over the phone or in person; or in writing by letter, email or online form.
- Responsiveness: If a response is required, we will reply courteously and within our stated timeframes, and we will keep you informed about the progress of a complaint.
4. How will my feedback, including complaints, be managed?
Feedback, including complaints, will be managed through our feedback process.
5. What if I am not happy with the outcome of my complaint?
If you believe your complaint isn’t adequately resolved, you can ask us to escalate the matter to a staff member at a higher level within our organisation, who will work with you to investigate further and find a solution.
If the complaint still isn’t resolved to your satisfaction, we suggest you contact the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner or your local ombudsman.
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