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The Willatook Wind Farm is a proposed wind farm and battery storage facility. The Project is located in the Moyne Shire in south-western Victoria, about 22km north of Port Fairy, with neighbouring townships of Orford and Hawkesdale. The project site consists of undulating plains covering more than 3,600 hectares used primarily for sheep and cattle grazing.
The project is situated within the South West Renewable Energy Zone established by the Victorian State Government. This renewable zone is centred on the existing Moorabool to Heywood 500 kilovolt transmission line, which passes through the project site.
Willatook Wind Farm has been in development for several years and has undergone continual refinement to avoid and minimise potential environmental and social impacts, informed by engagement with project stakeholders and studies by subject matter experts.
An amended planning permit application reflecting this refined design has recently been submitted and is currently under government review. Details of the application can be found on the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) website at:
The project is owned by Wind Prospect and ENGIE is supporting the development of the Willatook Wind Farm, with a view of acquiring the project to take it through to construction and operation. The project aligns with ENGIE's global strategy of accelerating the transition to a carbon-neutral economy.
Overview
Up to 52 wind turbines, each with a maximum blade height of 254 metres
Nominal capacity of 375 MW supplying more than 1,300 GWh of renewable energy per year
A battery energy storage system of 200MW/400MWh
- The project is located close to the 500kV Heywood-Moorabool transmission line and the existing Tarrone Terminal Station.
Overview
Community
Wind Prospect has been leading community engagement for the Willatook Wind Farm, with support from ENGIE, through transparent and community-focused engagement.
Local input has shaped this Project from an early stage, and we intend to keep it that way. As development continues, our focus remains on keeping people properly informed and creating genuine opportunities for engagement and feedback.
Building constructive, lasting relationships with the communities where we develop our projects is central to how we work. We aim to be a positive and responsible partner in the region, engaging respectfully and maintaining open, genuine dialogue with all stakeholders.
That means staying close to landowners, neighbours, councils and community groups to understand what matters to them, what concerns them, and what they'd like to see from the Project.
Benefit Sharing
We recognise that those living closest to the Willatook Wind Farm should have the opportunity to share in the benefits of the Project. We also recognise the importance of delivering broader benefits that support the local community over the life of the Project.
We will work closely with neighbouring residents and landholders to help shape a complete Benefit Sharing Program that reflects local priorities and community feedback. This will build on engagement already undertaken through door knocks, community information sessions, our Koroit shopfront, mail-outs and direct discussions with neighbours, with further opportunities for input as the program is developed.
We are committed to keeping the community informed as this work progresses and will share further details of the Benefit Sharing Program as they are developed.
Contact us
Wind Prospect are the owners of the Willatook Wind Farm and continue to engage with local community members and stakeholders. To get in touch with the Wind Prospect team, call 1800 934 313 or email: [email protected]
Proposed project layout
Current Planning Status
In mid-2023, the Victorian Minister for Planning released her assessment of the EES. The Minister recommended that the Project could proceed, subject to modifications to address potential impacts on the Brolga and Southern Bent-wing Bat.
In May 2025, the Victorian Government released new official guidelines to help renewable energy projects manage potential impacts on wildlife, like Brolgas and bats. This new document, called the Handbook for the Development of Renewable Energy in Victoria, provides a clearer and more consistent process for how environmental impacts should be assessed and addressed.
Since completion of the Environment Effects Statement (EES), the Project has undergone a detailed review in response to the Minister for Planning’s assessment and recommendations and also considering the Handbook for the Development of Renewable Energy in Victoria. The refined design reflects additional environmental studies and incorporates further measures to minimise potential impacts on Brolga and the Southern Bent-wing Bat.
An amended planning permit application was recently submitted to the Victorian Government, incorporating these changes. The application will undergo government review, including consideration of any requests for additional information, before being exhibited for public comment.
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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| Complaints, which are negative and typically require a response or resolution. |
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
- talking to us in person
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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