Abstract
Umwelt has been engaged by BlueFloat Energy (BFE) to coordinate the planning and environmental approvals activities for Phase 1 of the Greater Gippsland Offshore Wind Project (the Project). Umwelt has undertaken a desktop environmental assessment for the Project to identify potential impacts and environmental risks that may result from the construction, operation, and decommissioning of the Project, and to inform the Project’s planning and environmental approval strategy.
As part of this Phase 1 study, Umwelt has been engaged to undertake a preliminary social risk and opportunities analysis to inform next steps for the Project with regard to community engagement, social impact assessment, and to reduce risk and maximise project outcomes. This report identifies the preliminary social risks and opportunities relating to the Project, key stakeholder groups that should be engaged with, as well as next steps and recommendations.