Blue Mackerel offshore wind taps GHD for environmental impact study

The project will benefit over half a million homes.

The Blue Mackerel offshore wind project has appointed GHD to lead its environmental impact assessment and approvals process.

This is a flagship project in Australia's first designated offshore wind zone, located off the coast of Gippsland in Victoria. It is being developed by Parkwind, part of JERA Nex, JERA’s renewable energy subsidiary.

Blue Mackerel is planned to generate 1 gigawatt of renewable energy by 2032-2033, powering over half a million homes.

GHD has been present in the Gippsland region, having been part of the community and its infrastructure development for decades. In particular, the local Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) and GHD have collaborated on several projects related to natural resource management, cultural heritage protection, and the development of Aboriginal businesses in Gippsland.

“We are excited to be able to work alongside the Blue Mackerel team to support delivery of a project of such critical importance for Australia’s clean energy future,” said David Chubb, Project Director at GHD.