Have your say about offshore wind farm

Submissions will be accepted until Friday, April 28, on a proposed offshore wind farm 10km off the Hunter coast between Port Stephens and Norah Head.

Feedback from the community and other stakeholders will help the Federal Government decide if the proposed area is suitable for offshore renewable energy.

Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen says about 3,000 engineering and manufacturing jobs are expected to be generated through a new offshore renewable energy industry off the coast.

“The Government is working to unlock renewable energy jobs, energy security and job security and the establishment of an offshore wind industry along the Hunter coast could support the decarbonisation and future of onshore manufacturing powered by cheaper, cleaner energy,” he said.

“The Hunter is already known for its strong industrial base, with mining, manufacturing and agriculture, proving this region already has the skill