SEC to build Delburn Wind Farm in Gippsland
SEC will deliver Victoria’s first publicly owned, utility-scale wind generation project after announcing its 100 per cent acquisition of the Delburn Wind Farm in Gippsland today.
23/12/2025
The Delburn Wind Farm will be constructed in the Strzelecki Ranges to the south of the Latrobe Valley. The site straddles the Strzelecki Highway with Hernes Oak to the north, Coalville, Narracan and Thorpdale to the west, Darlimurla to the south, and Boolarra and Yinnar to the east.
Located within the existing HVP plantation, 33 turbines will generate 640,000 MWh of clean energy each year and connect to the existing electricity grid. This will power 135,000 average Victorian homes or 85% of Gippsland’s homes.
Each turbine will generate 6.2 MW. The blade tip height will be 247 metres and the hub height up to 166 metres above ground level. The lower rotor swept path will be 85 metres above foundation level.
Based on current projections, construction of the Delburn Wind Farm is scheduled in the end of Q1 2026 until 2028, with a 30-35 year operating life.
On 27 March, 2022 the Delburn Wind Farm was granted four planning permits by the Victorian Minister for Planning.
The planning permits are for the construction of 33 turbines and associated terminal station within the HVP Thorpdale Tree Farm. The Minister did not approve the construction of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), on the recommendation of the Panel who found that the information provided about the siting and fire-safety measures for the BESS were inadequate for it to recommend in favour of it at this stage.
In issuing the approval, Minister Wynne also approved the release of the Panel Report.
All documents are published on the Department of Transport & Planning website. Alternatively, contact us to request a copy of the planning permit documents.
Delburn Wind Farm values the community’s contribution to the development of this exciting project. Learn about employment opportunities, neighbour and community benefits and ways to stay informed on the latest developments.
SEC will deliver Victoria’s first publicly owned, utility-scale wind generation project after announcing its 100 per cent acquisition of the Delburn Wind Farm in Gippsland today.
As we come to the end of the year, we wanted to let you know work on the Delburn Wind Farm is progressing well. Negotiations for construction contracts are advancing, and we expect them to be finalised soon.
Do you live around the Delburn Wind Farm site? You are invited to join our Community Consultative Committee (CCC) to share your local perspective.
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