The proposed Western Renewables Link will deliver the critical infrastructure needed to unlock the potential of western Victoria as a key Renewable Energy Zone and help deliver clean and affordable energy to all Victorians.
Our electricity network was originally built to carry energy generated from brown coal in the Latrobe Valley to the rest of the state. As we move from coal-generated electricity to sustainable green power, this critical upgrade of the transmission network will help keep the lights on and energy prices down.
A new transmission line is needed to deliver renewable energy from wind and solar farms in western Victoria, to homes and businesses across the state and into the National Electricity Market. The Western Renewables Link will reduce congestion on the existing transmission network and help unlock significant amounts of clean electricity for Victorians.
The project will involve major economic investment in western Victoria. Many local goods, services and contractors are expected to be used throughout construction, and it is estimated to generate up to 700 full-time construction jobs. More than 1,000 indirect jobs are also expected to be created through building the project.
The Western Renewables Link is being delivered by AusNet, who own and operate over 6,600 kilometres of transmission lines across Victoria. For more information, visit the AusNet website.
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) selected AusNet to deliver the project following a competitive tender process in December 2019. AEMO is responsible for planning and overseeing the development of the national energy system.
The Regulatory Investment Test for Transmission (RIT-T) process shaped the project’s scope.
AusNet will develop, deliver, operate and maintain the new infrastructure.
We identified the proposed route based on a range of technical investigations, landholder, community and stakeholder input, and constructability and technical aspects.
We continue to listen and respond to input from landholders and the community about the proposed transmission line, location of individual towers, access tracks and other infrastructure.
If your property is within the proposed route, your dedicated Land Liaison Officer will be your main point of contact.
If you need contact details for your Land Liaison Officer, or have a property close to the proposed route and have any questions or concerns, please contact our Community Engagement Team:
All community members can contact us and provide feedback on the project via the details above. To stay informed, register for project updates on our Contact Us page.
