Bunbury Offshore Wind
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy declared a nearly 4,000km2 area in the Indian Ocean off the Bunbury region for offshore wind on 30 August 2024.
The areas are at least 30km from shore at its closest point, excludes more than 60% of the recreational fishing areas requested for exclusion including Naturaliste Reef and provides further separation from breeding areas and migratory paths for Southern right whales.
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Key facts
- Location: Nearly 4,000km2 area in the Indian Ocean off the Bunbury
- Capacity: 11.4 GW of electricity,
- Job Creation: 7,000 jobs during construction and around 3,500 ongoing jobs
- Environmental impact: Potential to support 11.4 GW of electricity, enough to power homes and manufacturing in the South West region of Western Australia
- Website: Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water Bunbury Offshore Wind website