Port of Hastings Corporation

02/09/2026

🎟️ Have you registered for our Port Open Day?

In ten days, we'll be hosting a day of discovery, celebration and family fun at the Port of Hastings' Stony Point Depot and Jetty.
( 📍 1D Stony Point Road)

Join us on Saturday, 12 September 2026 from 10 am to 2 pm and enjoy activities for all ages, including face painting, Lego building and information displays on the local environment and history of Western Port.

Some dedicated parking will be available on-site, but you can also get here by catching the train to Stony Point, or for those coming from French Island or Cowes, head over on the ferry.

Let us know you're coming by registering here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-port-open-day-the-port-of-hastings-tickets-1996183360166?aff=oddtdtcreator


Port of Hastings Corporation

26/08/2026

22/08/2026

⚓ Port of Hastings Corporation at the Gippsland New Energy Conference

After two days of valuable engagement, insightful conversations and industry connections, GNEC 2026 in Traralgon is complete!

Our CEO Matt Thorpe delivered his keynote address on Day 1 of the conference – The Role of Port Infrastructure in Victoria’s Offshore Wind Rollout.

Attendees heard why port infrastructure matters so much in the delivery of offshore wind, received a progress update on the proposed Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal project, as well as insights into the technical studies that the Port is preparing as part of its Environment Effects Statement.

GNEC is a fantastic event to be part of and one we look forward to attending each year. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth across both days to have conversations, ask questions, and share insights, as well as everyone who attended our keynote address.

Well done to the organisers on delivering another successful conference.

Gippsland Climate Change Network Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal

17/08/2026

You're invited to join us for a day of discovery, celebration and family fun at the Port of Hastings' Stony Point Depot and Jetty.

The Port of Hastings Corporation are opening up our Stony Point Depot and Jetty, and inviting the community to join us for a day of discovery, celebration, and family fun.

Explore our Jetty and Depot, and get an up close look at operational tug boats and port facilities.

See historical displays and learn about the Port’s operations and the proposed Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal.

Enjoy food trucks, coffee, free ice cream, and a sausage sizzle BBQ.

Make a day of visiting Crib Point, and check out the Crib Point Community Market, up the road at 7 Park Road, Crib Point, between 9 am and 1 pm.

Enjoy activities for all ages, including face painting, Lego building and information displays on the important local environment and history of Western Port.

Guests who register their ticket in advance will also enter in the draw to win a range of prizes. (12 pm draw, winners must be present to accept prizes)

To register visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/community-port-open-day-the-port-of-hastings-tickets-1996183360166?aff=oddtdtcreator

22/07/2026

Recently our Port of Hastings Corporation team headed out to the Shoreham Foreshore Reserve for a cultural learning workshop led by the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (BLCAC).

The cold and wet weather didn’t dampen our spirits as staff learned more about the ecosystems that make up Bunurong Land and Sea Country during a guided walk through the forest garden and down on the shoreline.

We were also able to get hands-on learning about various types of fauna, their traditional medicinal and food uses, as well as rocks, seashells and other marine life, and how they tie into Bunurong culture and craft.

We’re very grateful to the team at Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation for lending us their time and expertise, and teaching us so much about Bunurong culture, Country and environmental stewardship.

The Port of Hastings Corporation recognises the importance of a strong partnership with BLCAC.

If you'd like to learn more about some of our work with BLCAC to date, visit: https://renewableenergyterminal.com.au/community/traditional-owners

14/07/2026

Join our new Port Community Liaison Group ⚓

The Port of Hastings Corporation is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from community-minded individuals, industry leaders, and local organisation representatives to join our Community Liaison Group (CLG).

This is your opportunity to engage directly with our port, represent your community, and learn more about our port operations.

We are looking for proactive residents, business owners, and community leaders who are keen to participate and engage with our port.

Applicants who express interest in joining the CLG will need to demonstrate in their application:

- Representation: Ability to represent a specific local community, local organisation, agency or represent on behalf of themselves (such as a local resident)

- Commitment to the Code of Conduct: Agreement to participate in the CLG in an ethical, constructive and respectful manner

- No Conflict of Interest: Have no known or potential conflicts of interest that would undermine the group or individuals’ integrity as a member of the CLG

- Availability: Demonstrate availability and intend to attend scheduled meetings (bi-annual) where able

- Be Local: Members must be Victorian based, and demonstrate a clear connection either geographical or other to the local area

In addition, the Port welcomes and encourages a diversity of perspective and interests and will seek to establish a strong cross-section of the community.

👉 Apply Now: Visit portofhastings.vic.gov.au/reference-groups

Applications open until 7 August 2026.

10/06/2026

📢 Community drop-in session in Hastings this Saturday!

We are hosting a community drop-in session this coming Saturday on the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal project.

Whether you have questions, want to share your thoughts, or are just curious about our latest updates, our team is ready to chat.

Here are the details:
• 📅 When: Saturday 13 June
• 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• 📍 Where: Hastings Seafarers Centre, Hastings

Site Tour

Weather permitting, we will also be running an optional site tour of the Old Tyabb Reclamation Area, the proposed site for the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal.

It’s a great opportunity to get a firsthand look at the location of the proposed Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal.

👉 Register your attendance here: https://lnkd.in/gfb_QMAc

💻 Can’t make it in person? Watch our online webinars here: https://lnkd.in/giic6Kw5

📧 Questions? Reach out to the project team at [email protected]

29/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday in Hastings for the first of this round of community drop-in sessions for the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal.

We have three more community drop-in sessions coming up over the next fortnight.

Come chat directly with our team, ask your questions, and share what matters to you.

🗓️ Upcoming Sessions:

📌Cowes (Phillip Island): Saturday, 30 May | 10 am – 1 pm at Berninneit Cultural and Community Centre

📌Balnarring: Wednesday, 3 June | 6 pm – 9 pm at Western Port Yacht Club

📌Hastings Saturday, 13 June | 10 am – 1 pm at Hastings Seafarers Centre (OTRA site tours from 10:15 am, weather permitting)

As these are drop-in sessions, there are no formal presentations, just turn up whenever suits you best within the hours.

👉 Register your attendance here: https://renewableenergyterminal.com.au/community/events

💻 Can’t make it in person? Watch our online webinars here: https://renewableenergyterminal.com.au/online-webinar

📧 Questions? Reach out to the project team at [email protected]

25/05/2026

07/05/2026

📢 Upcoming Community Drop-In Sessions

The Port of Hastings Corporation invites you to attend our upcoming drop-in information sessions to learn more about the progress on the Environment Effects Statement (EES) and technical studies for the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal.

These sessions are a chance for you to speak directly with our team, ask questions, and share what matters to you and your community.

As these are drop-in events, you are welcome to attend any time between the scheduled hours as there will be no formal presentation.

Please note that both Hastings sessions will also include the option for a guided walking tour of the Old Tyabb Reclamation Area (OTRA) site, the proposed location for the Terminal. (Tours from 10:30 am, subject to weather)

Hastings
🗓️When: Thursday, 28 May 2026 & Saturday, 13 June 2026
⏰Time: From 10 am - 1 pm
📍Where: Hastings Seafarers Centre (2b Bayview Road, Hastings VIC 3915)

Cowes (Phillip Island)
🗓️When: Saturday, 30 May 2026
⏰Time: From 10 am - 1 pm
📍Where: Berninneit Cultural and Community Centre (91-97 Thompson Avenue, Cowes VIC 3922)

Balnarring
🗓️When: Wednesday, 3 June 2026
⏰Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
📍Where: Western Port Yacht Club (1 Foreshore Road, Balnarring Beach VIC 3926)

🎟️ You can register attendance for the above events here: https://renewableenergyterminal.com.au/community/events

▶️ Can't make a session? You can watch recordings from previous online webinars here: https://renewableenergyterminal.com.au/community/online-webinar-recordings

ℹ️ If you have any questions, or would like to get in touch with the project team, contact [email protected]