Construction will peak at around 150 workers. The project is committed to local employment and training partnerships with TAFEs in the region. Ongoing operations will support several permanent local roles.
An independently administered fund delivering approximately $150,000 per year for the 25-year operating life of the project. The local community decides how it’s invested through a transparent grants process.
Battery storage helps reduce wholesale electricity prices during peak demand periods. The combined effect of new storage across Victoria is forecast by AEMO to lower wholesale prices over time.