Environmental Impact Assessment
Technical studies and assessment documentation to help you understand impact and secure environmental approvals.
RPS wins Spinifex offshore wind contract
RPS has been appointed principal consultant for the proposed 1GW Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm in the Southern Ocean region off the Victorian and South Australian coastlines.
Alinta Energy is exploring the potential for the Spinifex offshore wind development to supply green energy to the Portland aluminium smelter and east coast electricity grid.
If approved, the estimated $4 billion project could result in one of Australia’s first aluminium smelters to be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy. The project will also help decarbonise Victoria’s electricity grid.
RPS’ Practice Lead, Greg Harrison says it’s exciting to be part of such an important project in Victoria’s energy transition.
“We’re looking forward to working with the Spinifex team and undertaking a variety of project development activities during the regulatory approvals phase.
“As the principal consultant, we’ll work on the feasibility licence application, marine environmental baseline surveys, and a range of planning and environmental technical studies as well as Commonwealth and Victorian Government environmental approval processes.
“Our experienced multi-disciplinary team includes marine scientists, approvals experts, planners, communications and engagement specialists and will also have project management capability.”
The environmental and technical studies, Greg says will provide crucial information for the planning and design of the project.
“The findings from our work will help inform project decision making including mitigation measures to help minimise impacts to the onshore and offshore environments.
“And more broadly, these project development activities will contribute to the establishment of an environmentally responsible and sustainable offshore wind industry in Victoria.”
RPS will begin work immediately on the Spinifex project.
Related services
-
-
Communications and engagement
Services and advice to help you make meaningful connections with your stakeholders including community engagement, social research project branding and more.
-
Marine biology
Scientific support to help you understand marine species and eco-systems while manage your operational impact on fish, birds, marine mammals and more.
-
Planning and approvals
Development strategy, planning and approval solutions for buildings, infrastructure, transport and city projects and investments.
-
Coastal and marine geoscience
Coastal and marine geoscience services to help you understand and manages sediment dispersion, seafloor infrastructure routing, design, management and more.
-
Project and program management
Project management solutions for the most complex building, infrastructure, organisational change, and systems projects.
No Content Set
Exception:
Website.Models.ViewModels.Blocks.PageBlocks.CardBlocks.KeyContactsCardBlockVm
About RPS
Founded in 1970, RPS, A Tetra Tech Company (RPS) is a leading global professional services firm of 5,000 consultants and service providers. Operating in 125 countries, working across six continents we define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world.
RPS delivers a broad range of services in six sectors: property, energy, transport, water, defence and government services and resources. Services provided across RPS' six sectors cover twelve service clusters: project and program management, design and development, water services, environment, advisory and management consulting, exploration and development, planning and approvals, health, safety and risk, oceans and coastal, laboratories, training and communications, creative and digital services.
RPS stands out for its clients by using its deep expertise to solve problems that matter, making them easy to understand. Making complex easy.
For further information, please visit www.rpsgroup.com.