The Eastern Rise Offshore Wind Project is a 1.725 GW floating offshore wind project proposed to be located off the coast of the Hunter-Port Stephens region of New South Wales. ​


Project location

Project timeline

  • A Feasibility Licence is required to be held to conduct key environmental studies as part of the environmental approvals process under the EPBC Act

  • A Commercial Licence may be applied for once environmental approvals are held and a Management Plan is approved by the Offshore Infrastructure Regulator

  • Once a Commercial Licence is granted, construction can begin