Gamuda's First Victorian Project Takes Shape as Mortlake Energy Hub Moves Toward Construction in Australia

A Milestone for Gamuda in Victoria

For Gamuda Engineering Australia, the Mortlake Energy Hub Stage 1 project carries significance beyond its scale: it represents the company's first project in the state of Victoria.

Ewan Yee, Gamuda Engineering Australia CEO, described the award from Yanara as particularly meaningful for that reason, noting that the project will open opportunities for local businesses and workers and contribute to the long-term prosperity of communities in the region through the creation of more than 300 jobs.

Yee's comments came as Gamuda Australia and Yanara announced they are progressing MEH-1 into its next stage of delivery, following the completion of a successful early contractor involvement phase. The announcements were posted by both companies on LinkedIn, with Gamuda, which has more than 309,000 followers on the platform, congratulating its Gamuda Australia team on reaching the milestone.

The company stated it looks forward to delivering the Mortlake Energy Hub alongside Yanara and supporting Victoria's renewable energy transition.

What the Hybrid Facility Will Deliver

MEH-1 is designed as a hybrid renewable energy facility in western Victoria, combining 435 MWp of solar generation with a battery energy storage system rated at 300 MW with 4.5 hours of duration. The facility will connect to the existing 500kV network via the Mortlake Terminal Station.

Once operational, the Mortlake Energy Hub is expected to generate enough power for more than 200,000 homes. By pairing large-scale solar generation with battery energy storage, the project is positioned to contribute to Victoria's broader renewable energy transition.

Yanara Sees a Critical Delivery Phase Ahead

David Delmas, Australia CEO at Yanara, said the project is entering a critical phase of delivery. In his view, the partnership with Gamuda brings together the expertise, capability, and shared ambition required to realize what he described as a landmark project.

Construction Timeline and Local Benefits

Main construction on the project is scheduled to commence in November 2026. Beyond the power it will generate, the Mortlake Energy Hub is expected to continue benefiting local communities through a Community Benefits Fund and employment generation as it moves from planning toward delivery.