save our coast

FREE COMMUNITY INFO SESSION - cronulla RSL Club

The National Rational Energy Network (NREN) is urging Sydney residents to get involved in the energy debate and take a stand against the proposed offshore wind project located just 20-25km off the coast of Cronulla. Despite the magnitude of this development, communities in the Sutherland Shire and Eastern Suburbs were left out of the consultation process, even though the project is set at a comparable distance to other communities around Australia.

Spanning an area six to seven times the size of the Royal National Park, this project will sit within a crucial whale migration corridor and is experimental, with only 25 floating turbines in the world. Offshore wind is already recognised as the highest-cost form of renewable energy, a significant concern during a cost-of-living crisis. With foreign companies poised to benefit while taxpayers bear the burden, NREN is stepping up to inform and mobilise Sydney communities into the energy discussion before it’s too late.

On October 13th, NREN will host a critical community awareness event to shed light on the true scale, costs, and risks of the project, as well as its potential impact on the coastline and marine ecosystem. Key topics include:

      •     The issues with the current energy rollout as well as alternative options

      •     Lack of Consultation: Communities, including those in the Sutherland Shire, were excluded from meaningful input on this massive development.

      •     Massive Scale: The project covers an area six to seven times larger than the Royal National Park, potentially altering the landscape and local environment permanently.

      •     Excessive Costs: Offshore wind is the most expensive form of renewable energy, placing an enormous financial burden on taxpayers now and for future generations.

      •     Campaign Launch: NREN will officially launch its “Save Our Coast” campaign to advocate for fair community consultation and responsible energy project planning.