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When will energy developers be able to connect to the Western Renewables Link?
Connection enquiries cannot be formally lodged and progressed until the project reach “Considered Project” status under the National Electricity Rules.
To be classed as a Considered Project, as defined in the National Electricity Rules, the following criteria must be met:
- Necessary land and easements have to be acquired;
- All necessary planning and development approvals have to be obtained;
- The project has to have passed the regulatory investment test for transmission, or an intention to proceed has been published in the Transmission Annual Planning Report; and
- Construction has to have commenced or a firm date is set to commence.
Detailed information can be found on AEMO’s webpage Transmission and distribution in the NEM – process overview.
Information about the project’s current timeline, including when construction is anticipated to commence, is available on our About the project page.
