Overview

The Gippsland region represents a major, long-term pipeline of work for capable suppliers, with a dynamic, transitioning economy with a broad mix of project opportunities across energy, food and fibre, advanced manufacturing and the visitor economy.

Sector overview and scale

The Gippsland region stretches from Melbourne's outskirts to Victoria's easternmost point and is home to more than 311,000 people. It contributes over $24 billion in gross regional product to the Victorian economy each year. More than 147,000 people are employed across the region, with employment growing by more than 12 per cent since 2019. Key industries include energy, agriculture and food and fibre, forestry, dairy, fishing, tourism, engineering, construction, health care, education, finance and advanced manufacturing.

Long-term drivers and opportunities

Gippsland has been Victoria's primary energy producer for more than 100 years and remains central to the state's electricity supply. The region is now heavily involved in Victoria's energy transition, with major investment in offshore and onshore wind, solar and battery projects, supported by extensive transmission and connection infrastructure. Gippsland is home to Australia's largest declared offshore wind zone, two proposed Renewable Energy Zones, and several significant geothermal aquifers that could supply sustainable heat for food manufacturing and protected cropping. Governments are investing in industrial precincts and infrastructure that support Gippsland's growth, including the Gippsland Logistics and Manufacturing Precinct (GLaMP) and Bairnsdale South Industrial Estate. These sites provide readytodevelop land with strong road and freight connections, including direct access to the M1 Growth Corridor linking the Latrobe Valley to Geelong and Melbourne's major manufacturing hubs. A thriving food and fibre sector contributing around $2 billion gross value added and supporting more than 14,000 jobs, together with a growing visitor economy and strong dairy, aviation, defence and advanced manufacturing bases, is creating ongoing opportunities for suppliers in construction, processing, logistics and enabling infrastructure.

Policy, local content and ICN Victoria's role

ICN Victoria is wellplaced to connect local and Victorian suppliers to these emerging opportunities, helping project owners and regional stakeholders understand local capability and align procurement with regional development and local content objectives.

Our expert industry advisers understand government expectations and can work with you to refine your EOIs, highlight your skills and innovations, and connect you to upcoming opportunities so you are better placed to win work in this large market.

Through ICN Victoria's robust database of regional suppliers, direct engagement with project teams, and our specialist industry advisers who understand the project pipeline and business needs across the Gippsland region, we actively promote regional Gippsland businesses, so more work stays local.

What buyers are looking for

Across Gippsland, in-demand suppliers include civil construction and infrastructure contractors, energy and renewables service providers, food and fibre processors, transport and logistics operators, engineering and maintenance firms, and manufacturers linked to dairy, food, defence and advanced industries. There are also growing opportunities for tourism, hospitality and visitor services businesses supporting attractions such as Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Gippsland Lakes and Wilsons Promontory, as well as organisations providing health, education, training and technology services. Buyers are seeking both traditional capabilities and innovative solutions that support the renewable energy transition, lift productivity in food and fibre and manufacturing, and enhance liveability and visitor experiences across the region.

Using this page and submitting EOIs

Below you will find links to specific project opportunities in the Gippsland region, each providing detailed information about project scope and associated work packages for submitting Expressions of Interest (EOIs). Projects may span offshore and onshore renewable energy, transmission and grid projects, industrial and logistics precincts, food and fibre and dairy initiatives, sports and community infrastructure and other regional development priorities. Additional work packages for smaller or more specialised regional opportunities are listed at the bottom of this page, where you can also submit EOIs to register your interest. By creating or updating your ICN Gateway company profile and responding to relevant work packages, you can position your business to be visible to project owners, and evaluation teams across the Gippsland region.

• Tasmanian Networks - Project Marinus
• Orsted - Gippsland Offshore Wind Project
• Corio Generation - Great Eastern Offshore Wind
• RES - Gippsland Offshore Wind Project
• Iberdrola Australia - Gippsland Offshore Wind
• HVDC CONVERTOR PACKAGE - MARINUS LINK
• Kut-Wut Brataualung
• Blue Mackerel Offshore Wind Project
• VicGrid
• Golden Beach Energy Storage Project

HOW TO REGISTER AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

• Work Packages currently available to submit an EOI for are listed below.
• To submit an EOI for the Work Package/s listed, companies must have an ICN Gateway company profile. Information on how to register your company on ICN Gateway is detailed below.
• All companies who submit an EOI will be included in information presented to RDV and project owners investing in the region.
• The services, programmes and initiatives provided by ICN Victoria are aimed at complimenting a company's existing Sales, Marketing and Business Development strategy and any EOI submitted should not be considered as an alternative to these activities.
  

ICN GATEWAY COMPANY REGISTRATION

• Click here to register your company profile on ICN Gateway.
• Support and assistance is available through the web links listed below.
• An ICN Gateway company profile that accurately and effectively summarises your company is critical to using the services of the ICN Group - please ensure that your company invests the time and energy required to represent your company in the most effective manner possible.
• Companies should ensure that the email notification functionality within their ICN Gateway company profile is activated to include an appropriate level of coverage to Major Projects and Regional Opportunities.

1) Gateway by ICN Setup Wizard

2) Gateway by ICN User Guide

3) Gateway by ICN EOI User Guide