Robbins Island decision brings certainty for Tasmania

The Tasmanian Government welcomes today’s decision regarding the Robbins Island wind farm approval.

Minister for Energy Nick Duigan said proponents and the community have been looking forward to certainty on this project for a long time.

“It will create hundreds of jobs for our regions and provide clean, affordable energy for Tasmania and support the nation to reduce our global emissions,” Minister Duigan said.

“Today’s federal decision provides the certainty proponents need to keep progressing this project.

“These are the kinds of new renewable energy developments we want in the state to underpin our energy needs, as we continue to grow as a state and increasingly electrify our households and economy.

“The uncertainty over the decision has been frustrating for many Tasmanians, with the Federal environmental decision delayed seven times.

“The Tasmanian EPA approvals were concluded in December 2022, which determined t the project can be managed in an environmentally sustainable and acceptable manner, with certain conditions.

“The project has been through a very rigorous assessment process and the community can have confidence in the outcome.”

Project proponents, ACEN Australia, say this project will have 900MW capacity and at $3 billion will be one of the largest private investments in Tasmania.

Through jobs and procurement, ACEN expects the project to generate $600 million into the Tasmanian economy during construction, and more than $30 million each year for the next 25 years once operational.