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Connecting Victoria
to cleaner, more
sustainable energy

The Western Renewables Link is critical infrastructure required to unlock the renewable energy potential of Victoria as the state transitions to cleaner, more sustainable energy.
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AusNet acknowledges the Wotjobaluk Nations, Djaara (Dja Dja Wurrung), Eastern Maar, Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri Woi wurrung Traditional Owners of the lands on which the proposed Western Renewables Link will operate, and pays respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Western Victoria is emerging as an important renewable energy-generation region.

What is the Western Renewables Link?

The Western Renewables Link is a proposed new 190km overhead high-voltage electricity transmission line that will carry renewable energy from Bulgana in western Victoria to Sydenham in Melbourne’s north-west.

The project is critical infrastructure required to unlock the renewable energy potential of western Victoria as a key Renewable Energy Zone and will help to deliver clean and affordable energy to all Victorians.

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The proposed route has been identified based on a range of technical investigations, landholder, community and stakeholder input, and constructability and technical aspects.

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What are the outcomes?

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Capable of carrying more than 3,000MW of energy

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Capable of delivering enough clean energy for more than 1 million homes

Unlocking 9bn

Unlocking wind and solar projects in western Victoria

650 jobs

650 jobs in construction


Who is delivering the project?

The Western Renewables Link is being delivered by AusNet. AusNet currently operate 6,500kms of transmission lines across Victoria.

AusNet is the largest diversified energy network business in Victoria, owning and operating three regulated networks - electricity distribution, gas distribution and the state-wide electricity transmission network. For more information visit the AusNet website.

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Planning & Approvals

This is a complex project which will be developed over several years with ongoing engagement with la…

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Community & Landholders

Community and stakeholder engagement is vital to the success of this project.

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Benefits

The project provides a range of benefits for all Victorians including lower electricity prices, impr…

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