Events and webinars

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You can also request an in-person or online meeting with VicGrid. Use our web form to request a meeting, briefing or call with us and we'll contact you to arrange a date and time that works for you.

Central Highlands drop in sessions

We’re hosting community drop in sessions to talk about the Central Highlands Renewable Energy Zone. Come along to speak with our team, ask questions and learn more about what’s planned in your area.

Date and time	Address
Mon 22 Jun, 11 am – 1 pm	Elaine Mechanics Hall, 20 Pearsons Road, Elaine
Mon 6 Jul, 5 pm – 7 pm	Fairway Cafe, High Street, Lismore

South West drop in sessions

We’re hosting community drop-in sessions to talk about the South West Renewable Energy Zone. Come along to speak with our team, ask questions and learn more about what’s been announced in your area.

Date and time	Address
Sat 4 Jul, 9 am – 1 pm	Golden Plains Farmers' Market , Corner Milton & High Street, Bannockburn
Sat 11 Jul, 9 am – 12 pm	Skipton Mechanics Hall, Anderson Street, Skipton
Fri 17 Jul, 5 – 9 pm	Beaufort Memorial Rose Gardens, Cnr Havelock and Livingstone Street, Beaufort

Past events

Community webinars

Register for a community webinar to learn more about Victoria's renewable energy zones, the draft 2026 Victorian Transmission Plan Guidelines and the Community Engagement and Social Value Guidelines.

Date and time	Location	Registration link
Tue 16 Jun, 7 pm	Online via Zoom	Watch a recording below
Tue 23 Jun, 7 pm	Online via Zoom

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Western community sessions

We’re hosting community information sessions to talk about the Western Renewable Energy Zone. Come along to speak with our team, ask questions and learn more about what’s planned in your area.

These events will also be an opportunity to learn about the Environment Effects Statement for VNI West. Drop by a pop-up for a quick update, or attend an information session for a more detailed overview of the project.

Date and time	Address
Fri 5 Jun, 2 –4 pm	Donald Community Centre, 31 Woods St, Donald (Pop-up)
Mon 15 Jun, 3:30–6:30 pm	Stawell Entertainment Centre, 59-69 Main St, Stawell
Tue 16 Jun, 8:30–11:30 am	Stawell Entertainment Centre, 59-69 Main St, Stawell

North West community sessions

We’re hosting community information sessions to talk about the North West Renewable Energy Zone. Come along to speak with our team, ask questions and learn more about what’s planned in your area.

Date and time	Address
Fri 5 Jun, 10 am – 12 pm	Godfrey and Bear Cafe, Boort (Pop-up)
Wed 10 Jun, 3:30–6: 30 pm	Charlton Park, Calder Hwy, Charlton
Thu 11 Jun, 8:30–11: 30 am	Charlton Park, Calder Hwy, Charlton
Thu 11 Jun, 3:30–6: 30 pm	Kerang Memorial Hall, 4 Nolan St, Kerang
Fri 12 Jun, 8:30–11: 30 am	Kerang Memorial Hall, 4 Nolan St, Kerang

Dookie community sessions

We hosted community information sessions at the Dookie Showgrounds and Recreation Reserve about the proposed Central North Renewable Energy Zone. These events provided an opportunity for the community to learn about what’s planned, speak with our team and technical specialists, ask questions and share feedback.

Tuesday 5 May, 7 pm
Wednesday 6 May, 7 pm
Monday 11 May, 7 pm

Gippsland Environment Effects Statement community sessions

We hosted community information sessions about the Environment Effects Statement (EES) and the studies underway for the Gippsland offshore wind 2 GW transmission project. These sessions were a chance to learn what’s planned, hear about key topics, speak with our team and technical specialists, and share what matters to you and your community.

Series 1: How the transmission line is being designed and assessed

Tue 17 Mar, 6–8:30 pm, Flynn Community Hall
Wed 18 Mar, 6–8:30 pm, Willung Public Hall
Thu 19 Mar, 6–8:30 pm, Giffard West Public Hall
Mon 23 Mar, 6:30–8:30 pm, online session. Watch a recording

Series 2: How the project may affect farming, amenity and local communities

Mon 30 Mar, 6–8:30 pm, Flynn Community Hall
Tue 31 Mar, 6–8:30 pm, Willung Public Hall
Wed 1 Apr, 6–8:30 pm, Giffard West Public Hall
Wed 8 Apr, 6:30–8:30 pm, Online session. Watch a recording

Consultation extended for draft renewable energy zones

VicGrid has been consulting on the draft renewable energy zones since November 2025 and thanks everyone who has provided feedback. Consultation closed on Sunday 15 March 2026. All feedback will now be reviewed and considered before zones are declared.

Tue 24 Feb, 5:30–6:30 pm, Webinar via Zoom. Watch a recording
Tue 3 Mar, 5:30–6:30 pm, Webinar via Zoom. Watch a recording

Central Highlands community sessions

The VicGrid team hosted drop-in sessions to talk about the draft Central Highlands Renewable Energy Zone. These sessions were a great chance to speak with our team to understand what's planned and share feedback.

Mon 2 Mar, 12–3 pm, Elaine Mechanics Institute Hall, 20 Pearsons Road, Elaine
Mon 2 Mar, 6–8 pm, Fairway Cafe, High Street, Lismore
Sat 7 Mar, 9am–12 pm, Bannockburn Farmers Market, Cnr Milton and High streets, Bannockburn
Tue 10 Mar, 4–7 pm, Elaine Mechanics Institute Hall, 20 Pearsons Road, Elaine

North West community sessions

The VicGrid team were available for 1:1 meetings in the North West Renewable Energy Zone on the following dates:

Tuesday 10 March in Kerang
Wednesday 11 March in Swan Hill
Thursday 12 March in Wedderburn and Boort

South West community sessions

The VicGrid team hosted information sessions across the South West Renewable Energy Zone.

Wed 25 Feb, 4–7 pm, Mortlake Visitor Information Centre, 103 Dunlop Street, Mortlake
Wed 4 Mar, 1–3 pm, Harrow Hall, Blair Street, Harrow
Wed 4 Mar, 5–8 pm, Pigeon Ponds Community Hall, Coleraine-Edenhope Road, Pigeon Ponds
Thu 5 Mar, 10 am – 1 pm, Casterton Town Hall, 71 Henty Street, Casterton
Thu 5 Mar, 5–7:30 pm, Karingal Senior Citizens, 16 Henty Street, Coleraine
Tue 16 Jun, 5–7 pm, Pigeon Ponds Hall, Coleraine-Edenhope Road, Pigeon Ponds
Wed 17 Jun, 11 am – 1 pm, Harrow Hall, Blair Street, Harrow
Wed 17 Jun, 5–7 pm, Karingal Senior Citizens Centre, 16 Henty Street, Coleraine
Thu 25 Jun, 11 am – 1 pm, Casterton Town Hall, 67-71 Henty Street, Casterton
Thu 25 Jun, 4–6 pm, Penshurst Senior Citizens Hall, 71A Bell Street, Penshurst
Fri 26 Jun, 11 am – 1 pm, Mortlake Library and Information Centre 101 Dunlop Street, Mortlake

Gippsland community sessions

The VicGrid team held a range of pop-ups across the Gippsland Renewable Energy Zone.

Wed 4 Mar, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, Rosedale IGA, 17/19 Prince St, Rosedale
Wed 4 Mar, 2–5 pm, Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre, 49 Breed St, Traralgon
Thu 5 Mar, 1–4 pm, Glengarry LPO, 55 Cairnbrook Rd, Glengarry
Wed 11 Mar, 2–5 pm, Mirboo North and District Community Foundation, 96 Ridgway, Mirboo North
Sat 14 Mar, 10 am – 2 pm, Wellington Sustainability Festival, Nakunbalook Environmental Cultural Education Centre, Montgomery St, Sale

Please note: If there is a declared catastrophic fire danger or the conditions are unsafe for travel, some community sessions may be rescheduled. If you have been impacted by current bushfires and need support, please visit Emergency Victoria.