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Project update November 2024
Newsletter  |  22 Nov, 2024
Project update November 2024

Welcome to the Western Renewables Link project update. In this update you can learn more about what …

AusNet roadside surveys week commencing 11 November 2024
eUpdate  |  11 Nov, 2024
AusNet roadside surveys week commencing 11 November 2024

AusNet and Powercor will be conducting distribution powerline surveys from the week commencing 11 No…

AusNet to capture mapping and imagery data via light aircraft
eUpdate  |  10 Oct, 2024
AusNet to capture mapping and imagery data via light aircraft

Update 10 October: The aerial mapping works outlined below were completed on 10 October 2024.

eUpdate  |  01 Oct, 2024
Community engagement activities and new online resources

We are seeking community feedback on the project through an online survey, and at an upcoming commun…

eUpdate  |  15 Sep, 2024
Ballan pop-up session change

The Ballan pop-up information session planned for this Monday 16 September 2024 will no longer proce…

Newsletter  |  30 Aug, 2024
Project Update - August 2024

Welcome to the Western Renewables Link project update. In this update you can learn more about updat…

eUpdate  |  22 Aug, 2024
Proposed route and Bulgana terminal station update

We would like to provide you with the latest information on proposed terminal station works near Bul…

eUpdate  |  08 Aug, 2024
The Western Renewables Link shortlists potential delivery partners

The proposed Western Renewables Link project has taken an important step in planning this critical p…

Newsletter  |  04 Jul, 2024
Project update - June 2024

Welcome to the Western Renewables Link project update. In this update you can learn more about neigh…

eUpdate  |  23 May, 2024
Western Renewables Link proposed route north of Waubra

We would like to provide you with the latest information on changes to the proposed route for the We…

Newsletter  |  22 Apr, 2024
Project Update - April 2024

Welcome to the Western Renewables Link April project update. In this update you can learn more about…

eUpdate  |  16 Apr, 2024
AusNet to conduct helicopter transmission line repairs

On Friday 19 April 2024, we’ll be carrying out minor repairs to existing transmission lines between …

eUpdate  |  22 Mar, 2024
New landholder guide and webinars on farming and easement safety

Updated information about easement safety and permitted activities is now available for landholders …

Newsletter  |  07 Mar, 2024
Project Update - March 2024

Welcome to the Western Renewables Link March 2024 project update. In this update you can read more a…

eUpdate  |  01 Mar, 2024
ESC Land Access Code of Practice

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has developed a Land Access Code of Practice which will come…

eUpdate  |  19 Feb, 2024
Local business register and new fact sheets

A local business register and three new information resources are now available on the Western Renew…

Newsletter  |  20 Dec, 2023
Project Update - December 2023

Welcome to the Western Renewables Link December 2023 project update.

eUpdate  |  19 Dec, 2023
CFA information about firefighting near transmission lines

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) has recently released more information about how firefighting is ma…

Newsletter  |  05 Dec, 2023
Project Update - November 2023

Welcome to the Western Renewables Link November 2023 project update. In this update you can learn mo…

Newsletter  |  14 Nov, 2023
Project update - October 2023

Welcome to the Western Renewables Link new project update. Here we’ll regularly share a summary of c…

eUpdate  |  31 Oct, 2023
Upcoming community information webinars

The Western Renewables Link project team will be hosting webinars in November to provide information…

eUpdate  |  18 Oct, 2023
Newlyn community information session change

The Newlyn community information session planned for this Thursday will no longer proceed.

eUpdate  |  05 Oct, 2023
Upcoming community information sessions

We are holding community information sessions throughout October and webinars in November to discuss…

eUpdate  |  22 Sep, 2023
Western Renewables Link project update

We would like to provide an update on recent changes to the Western Renewables Link project.

eUpdate  |  08 Sep, 2023
AusNet to conduct flyover inspections - BATS to BETS and BATS to HOTS lines

AusNet will be conducting inspections along the Ballarat to Bendigo (BATS to BETS) and Ballarat to H…

eUpdate  |  05 Sep, 2023
AusNet safety signage regarding 3m operating height

AusNet recently installed new safety signs in some locations under existing transmission lines, incl…

eUpdate  |  25 Aug, 2023
Environment Effects Statement update

On 22 August 2023, the Minister for Planning confirmed that an Environment Effects Statement will be…

eUpdate  |  16 Aug, 2023
Western Renewables Link leadership update

We welcome Malcolm Tinkler as General Manager of the Western Renewables Link project. Malcolm has an…

eUpdate  |  15 Aug, 2023
Environment Effects Statement update

As a result of proposed changes to the Western Renewables Link, AusNet has referred the project, in …

eUpdate  |  27 May, 2023
Australian Energy Market Operator Victorian Planning Project Assessment Conclusions Report (PACR) for VNI West

The Australian Energy Market Operator Victorian Planning (AVP) and Transgrid have released the Proje…

eUpdate  |  11 May, 2023
AusNet to conduct flyover in western section of proposed Western Renewables Link route

UPDATE 11 May: Due to recent poor weather and low visibility, the planned light aircraft flyovers fo…

eUpdate  |  20 Mar, 2023
New compensation landholder guide & construction fact sheet now available

More detailed information is now available for landholders within the proposed Western Renewables Li…

eUpdate  |  23 Feb, 2023
Consultation Report released on VNI West project

AusNet and the Western Renewables Link (WRL) project team have welcomed the release of the Consultat…

eUpdate  |  09 Dec, 2022
Update on proposed terminal station and Environment Effects Statement submission

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) announced on 2 December 2022 that it is investigating o…

eUpdate  |  05 Oct, 2022
AusNet to capture mapping and imagery data via light aircraft

UPDATE 5 October: Due to poor visibility, this work is not yet finished and a few more hours of flyi…

eUpdate  |  15 Sep, 2022
New landholder guide available as latest round of community information sessions conclude

The Western Renewables Link would like to thank everyone who attended our recent community informati…

eUpdate  |  18 Aug, 2022
Update to the proposed Western Renewables Link route

As a result of further investigations and additional information collected, AusNet has refined some …

eUpdate  |  05 Aug, 2022
Western Renewables Link boosts leadership team

We have bolstered the project leadership team for the Western Renewables Link to further enhance con…

eUpdate  |  02 Aug, 2022
Upcoming community discussion dinners and drop-in sessions

As we prepare to submit our Environment Effects Statement later this year, we would like to invite y…

eUpdate  |  11 Jul, 2022
Further refinements to the Western Renewables Link proposed route

Over the coming months we will further refine the proposed route, leading to the project's final pro…

eUpdate  |  06 Jul, 2022
AusNet to conduct Cultural Values Assessments ground and aerial surveys

AusNet Services along with Elders and other Traditional Owners will be conducting surveys for Aborig…

eUpdate  |  18 May, 2022
Webinar recordings and new fact sheets now available on the website

The Project endeavours to keep the community informed of the latest events and technical findings.

eUpdate  |  17 May, 2022
New online engagement room

An online engagement room has launched today for communities to find out more about the Project.

eUpdate  |  29 Apr, 2022
AusNet to conduct Cultural Values Assessments ground and aerial surveys

AusNet Services, in conjunction with Elders and representatives from Traditional Owners, will be con…

eUpdate  |  22 Apr, 2022
Register for upcoming community Q&A webinars

The Project will be hosting webinars for the community to ask questions about the project.

eUpdate  |  08 Apr, 2022
Community Engagement Report for June to December 2021 available on project website

eUpdate  |  07 Apr, 2022
EES Submission Update

eUpdate  |  25 Mar, 2022
Essential Services Commission seek feedback on the Statement of Expectations for land access in Victoria

eUpdate  |  31 Jan, 2022
Community Update December 2021 now available

eUpdate  |  10 Dec, 2021
New venue for information session Sunday 12 December 2021

eUpdate  |  10 Dec, 2021
Releasing more EES Preliminary Information Sheets

eUpdate  |  03 Dec, 2021
Webinar recording on proposed route available now

eUpdate  |  26 Nov, 2021
Proposed route identified

Thank you for your continued interest in the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP).

eUpdate  |  23 Nov, 2021
Improved website for the WVTNP

We are very excited to share the improved website for the Western Victoria Transmission Network Proj…

eUpdate  |  17 Nov, 2021
AusNet Services releases new EES Preliminary Information Sheets

The Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP) is subject to an Environment Effects State…

eUpdate  |  09 Nov, 2021
AusNet Services release new WVTNP Landholder Guide

The Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP) today released the Landholder Guide: Land …

eUpdate  |  29 Oct, 2021
Ongoing commitment to community engagement

Community input is critical to major projects to ensure that all potential impacts and opportunities…

eUpdate  |  01 Oct, 2021
Webinar recordings are live on the website

Thank you to everyone who attended a WVTNP webinar in September.

eUpdate  |  13 Sep, 2021
One-on-one meetings with specialists

Come and talk to the technical specialists conducting investigations into the Western Victoria Trans…

eUpdate  |  07 Sep, 2021
Webinars with technical specialists

In late September our technical specialists will be holding a series of webinars on a range of impor…

eUpdate  |  06 Sep, 2021
Field surveys across the proposed WVTNP transmission corridor

Since we announced the single corridor for the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP)…

eUpdate  |  30 Aug, 2021
Upcoming WVTNP webinars

eUpdate  |  06 Aug, 2021
Working together to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage in western Victoria

AusNet Services acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which the proposed Western Victo…

eUpdate  |  04 Aug, 2021
Important environmental studies are continuing

We’ve reached an important step in identifying our preferred single corridor for the proposed Wester…

eUpdate  |  30 Jun, 2021
AusNet Services announces the proposed single overhead corridor

In February, following many months of community consultation and land investigations, we refined the…

eUpdate  |  25 Jun, 2021
AusNet releases two more fact sheets focused on land access and key approvals

The Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP) is progressing.

eUpdate  |  19 Jun, 2021
Living and working with the WVTNP summary guidelines

Thank you for your continued interest in the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP).

eUpdate  |  10 May, 2021
Community Consultation Groups up and running

The first meeting of the Western Victoria Transmission Network Community Consultation Groups (CCGs) …

eUpdate  |  21 Apr, 2021
Thank you for attending the community drop-in sessions

Thank you for attending the community drop-in sessions

eUpdate  |  25 Mar, 2021
Seeking feedback on the corridor options via the online interactive map

We are seeking your feedback on the corridor options via the online interactive map, to add to the i…

eUpdate  |  09 Mar, 2021
Community Drop-in Sessions March 2021

WE VALUE YOUR INPUT – JOIN US AT OUR COMMUNITY DROP-IN SESSIONS

eUpdate  |  02 Mar, 2021
Environment Effects Statement Community Consultation Plan Released

We invite you to read the Environment Effects Statement (EES) Consultation Plan, which is now availa…

eUpdate  |  24 Feb, 2021
Corridors announced and calls for nominations to Community Consultation Groups (CCGs)

Following consideration of community consultation and feedback, along with early investigations, Aus…

eUpdate  |  17 Feb, 2021
April to November 2020 Community Engagement Summary Report now available

In 2020, the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP) entered the environmental assessm…

eUpdate  |  12 Jan, 2021
Environment Effects Statement (EES) Final Scoping Requirements Released

After considering public submissions on the draft scoping requirements for the Western Victoria Tran…

eUpdate  |  18 Dec, 2020
Community Update - December 2020

As we wrap up the year, we would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who has participated…

eUpdate  |  07 Dec, 2020
The role of the Regulatory Investment Test for Transmission (RIT-T) process in the development of the WVTNP

AusNet Services recognizes the growing community interest in the decision-making process that inform…

eUpdate  |  16 Nov, 2020
Meet the team at a community drop-in session in Melton

Meet the team at a community drop-in session in Melton

eUpdate  |  10 Nov, 2020
Online information session about the Environment Effects Statement (EES) Draft Scoping Requirements

Questions about the process:

eUpdate  |  04 Nov, 2020
Have your say on the Environment Effects Statement Draft Scoping Requirements

The Western Victoria Transmission Network Project will undergo an Environment Effects Statement (EES…

eUpdate  |  18 Oct, 2020
Area of Interest map closing 30 October 2020

Thank you to everyone who has provided us feedback on the Western Victoria Transmission Network Proj…

eUpdate  |  23 Sep, 2020
Meet the team at a community drop-in session

Planning is underway as we work together to unlock Western Victoria’s renewable energy to grow busin…

eUpdate  |  26 Aug, 2020
Transmission lines and bushfire

The Western Victoria Transmission Network Project team is listening to your concerns about bushfires…

eUpdate  |  06 Aug, 2020
Environment Effects Statement process set to begin

Environment Effects Statement process is set to begin for the Western Victoria Transmission Network …

eUpdate  |  14 Jul, 2020
Participate in our Questions and Answers webinar

Over the past week, hundreds of people have joined us on the Western Victoria Transmission Network P…

eUpdate  |  29 Jun, 2020
We're listening to your feedback

Thank you to everyone who has contacted us and provided feedback via our website so far.

eUpdate  |  05 May, 2020
Project Introduction: A major investment in western Victoria's future

Welcome to the first update on the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project.

eUpdates

Newsletter  |  22 Nov, 2024
Project update November 2024

Welcome to the Western Renewables Link project update. In this update you can learn more about what …

eUpdate  |  11 Nov, 2024
AusNet roadside surveys week commencing 11 November 2024

AusNet and Powercor will be conducting distribution powerline surveys from the week commencing 11 No…

eUpdate  |  10 Oct, 2024
AusNet to capture mapping and imagery data via light aircraft

Update 10 October: The aerial mapping works outlined below were completed on 10 October 2024.

eUpdate  |  01 Oct, 2024
Community engagement activities and new online resources

We are seeking community feedback on the project through an online survey, and at an upcoming commun…

eUpdate  |  15 Sep, 2024
Ballan pop-up session change

The Ballan pop-up information session planned for this Monday 16 September 2024 will no longer proce…

Newsletter  |  30 Aug, 2024
Project Update - August 2024

Welcome to the Western Renewables Link project update. In this update you can learn more about updat…

eUpdate  |  22 Aug, 2024
Proposed route and Bulgana terminal station update

We would like to provide you with the latest information on proposed terminal station works near Bul…

eUpdate  |  08 Aug, 2024
The Western Renewables Link shortlists potential delivery partners

The proposed Western Renewables Link project has taken an important step in planning this critical p…

Newsletter  |  04 Jul, 2024
Project update - June 2024

Welcome to the Western Renewables Link project update. In this update you can learn more about neigh…

eUpdate  |  23 May, 2024
Western Renewables Link proposed route north of Waubra

We would like to provide you with the latest information on changes to the proposed route for the We…

Newsletter  |  22 Apr, 2024
Project Update - April 2024

Welcome to the Western Renewables Link April project update. In this update you can learn more about…

eUpdate  |  16 Apr, 2024
AusNet to conduct helicopter transmission line repairs

On Friday 19 April 2024, we’ll be carrying out minor repairs to existing transmission lines between …

eUpdate  |  22 Mar, 2024
New landholder guide and webinars on farming and easement safety

Updated information about easement safety and permitted activities is now available for landholders …

Newsletter  |  07 Mar, 2024
Project Update - March 2024

Welcome to the Western Renewables Link March 2024 project update. In this update you can read more a…

eUpdate  |  01 Mar, 2024
ESC Land Access Code of Practice

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has developed a Land Access Code of Practice which will come…

eUpdate  |  19 Feb, 2024
Local business register and new fact sheets

A local business register and three new information resources are now available on the Western Renew…

Newsletter  |  20 Dec, 2023
Project Update - December 2023

Welcome to the Western Renewables Link December 2023 project update.

eUpdate  |  19 Dec, 2023
CFA information about firefighting near transmission lines

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) has recently released more information about how firefighting is ma…

Newsletter  |  05 Dec, 2023
Project Update - November 2023

Welcome to the Western Renewables Link November 2023 project update. In this update you can learn mo…

Newsletter  |  14 Nov, 2023
Project update - October 2023

Welcome to the Western Renewables Link new project update. Here we’ll regularly share a summary of c…

eUpdate  |  31 Oct, 2023
Upcoming community information webinars

The Western Renewables Link project team will be hosting webinars in November to provide information…

eUpdate  |  18 Oct, 2023
Newlyn community information session change

The Newlyn community information session planned for this Thursday will no longer proceed.

eUpdate  |  05 Oct, 2023
Upcoming community information sessions

We are holding community information sessions throughout October and webinars in November to discuss…

eUpdate  |  22 Sep, 2023
Western Renewables Link project update

We would like to provide an update on recent changes to the Western Renewables Link project.

eUpdate  |  08 Sep, 2023
AusNet to conduct flyover inspections - BATS to BETS and BATS to HOTS lines

AusNet will be conducting inspections along the Ballarat to Bendigo (BATS to BETS) and Ballarat to H…

eUpdate  |  05 Sep, 2023
AusNet safety signage regarding 3m operating height

AusNet recently installed new safety signs in some locations under existing transmission lines, incl…

eUpdate  |  25 Aug, 2023
Environment Effects Statement update

On 22 August 2023, the Minister for Planning confirmed that an Environment Effects Statement will be…

eUpdate  |  16 Aug, 2023
Western Renewables Link leadership update

We welcome Malcolm Tinkler as General Manager of the Western Renewables Link project. Malcolm has an…

eUpdate  |  15 Aug, 2023
Environment Effects Statement update

As a result of proposed changes to the Western Renewables Link, AusNet has referred the project, in …

eUpdate  |  27 May, 2023
Australian Energy Market Operator Victorian Planning Project Assessment Conclusions Report (PACR) for VNI West

The Australian Energy Market Operator Victorian Planning (AVP) and Transgrid have released the Proje…

eUpdate  |  11 May, 2023
AusNet to conduct flyover in western section of proposed Western Renewables Link route

UPDATE 11 May: Due to recent poor weather and low visibility, the planned light aircraft flyovers fo…

eUpdate  |  20 Mar, 2023
New compensation landholder guide & construction fact sheet now available

More detailed information is now available for landholders within the proposed Western Renewables Li…

eUpdate  |  23 Feb, 2023
Consultation Report released on VNI West project

AusNet and the Western Renewables Link (WRL) project team have welcomed the release of the Consultat…

eUpdate  |  09 Dec, 2022
Update on proposed terminal station and Environment Effects Statement submission

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) announced on 2 December 2022 that it is investigating o…

eUpdate  |  05 Oct, 2022
AusNet to capture mapping and imagery data via light aircraft

UPDATE 5 October: Due to poor visibility, this work is not yet finished and a few more hours of flyi…

eUpdate  |  15 Sep, 2022
New landholder guide available as latest round of community information sessions conclude

The Western Renewables Link would like to thank everyone who attended our recent community informati…

eUpdate  |  18 Aug, 2022
Update to the proposed Western Renewables Link route

As a result of further investigations and additional information collected, AusNet has refined some …

eUpdate  |  05 Aug, 2022
Western Renewables Link boosts leadership team

We have bolstered the project leadership team for the Western Renewables Link to further enhance con…

eUpdate  |  02 Aug, 2022
Upcoming community discussion dinners and drop-in sessions

As we prepare to submit our Environment Effects Statement later this year, we would like to invite y…

eUpdate  |  11 Jul, 2022
Further refinements to the Western Renewables Link proposed route

Over the coming months we will further refine the proposed route, leading to the project's final pro…

eUpdate  |  06 Jul, 2022
AusNet to conduct Cultural Values Assessments ground and aerial surveys

AusNet Services along with Elders and other Traditional Owners will be conducting surveys for Aborig…

eUpdate  |  18 May, 2022
Webinar recordings and new fact sheets now available on the website

The Project endeavours to keep the community informed of the latest events and technical findings.

eUpdate  |  17 May, 2022
New online engagement room

An online engagement room has launched today for communities to find out more about the Project.

eUpdate  |  29 Apr, 2022
AusNet to conduct Cultural Values Assessments ground and aerial surveys

AusNet Services, in conjunction with Elders and representatives from Traditional Owners, will be con…

eUpdate  |  22 Apr, 2022
Register for upcoming community Q&A webinars

The Project will be hosting webinars for the community to ask questions about the project.

eUpdate  |  08 Apr, 2022
Community Engagement Report for June to December 2021 available on project website

eUpdate  |  07 Apr, 2022
EES Submission Update

eUpdate  |  25 Mar, 2022
Essential Services Commission seek feedback on the Statement of Expectations for land access in Victoria

eUpdate  |  31 Jan, 2022
Community Update December 2021 now available

eUpdate  |  10 Dec, 2021
New venue for information session Sunday 12 December 2021

eUpdate  |  10 Dec, 2021
Releasing more EES Preliminary Information Sheets

eUpdate  |  03 Dec, 2021
Webinar recording on proposed route available now

eUpdate  |  26 Nov, 2021
Proposed route identified

Thank you for your continued interest in the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP).

eUpdate  |  23 Nov, 2021
Improved website for the WVTNP

We are very excited to share the improved website for the Western Victoria Transmission Network Proj…

eUpdate  |  17 Nov, 2021
AusNet Services releases new EES Preliminary Information Sheets

The Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP) is subject to an Environment Effects State…

eUpdate  |  09 Nov, 2021
AusNet Services release new WVTNP Landholder Guide

The Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP) today released the Landholder Guide: Land …

eUpdate  |  29 Oct, 2021
Ongoing commitment to community engagement

Community input is critical to major projects to ensure that all potential impacts and opportunities…

eUpdate  |  01 Oct, 2021
Webinar recordings are live on the website

Thank you to everyone who attended a WVTNP webinar in September.

eUpdate  |  13 Sep, 2021
One-on-one meetings with specialists

Come and talk to the technical specialists conducting investigations into the Western Victoria Trans…

eUpdate  |  07 Sep, 2021
Webinars with technical specialists

In late September our technical specialists will be holding a series of webinars on a range of impor…

eUpdate  |  06 Sep, 2021
Field surveys across the proposed WVTNP transmission corridor

Since we announced the single corridor for the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP)…

eUpdate  |  30 Aug, 2021
Upcoming WVTNP webinars

eUpdate  |  06 Aug, 2021
Working together to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage in western Victoria

AusNet Services acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which the proposed Western Victo…

eUpdate  |  04 Aug, 2021
Important environmental studies are continuing

We’ve reached an important step in identifying our preferred single corridor for the proposed Wester…

eUpdate  |  30 Jun, 2021
AusNet Services announces the proposed single overhead corridor

In February, following many months of community consultation and land investigations, we refined the…

eUpdate  |  25 Jun, 2021
AusNet releases two more fact sheets focused on land access and key approvals

The Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP) is progressing.

eUpdate  |  19 Jun, 2021
Living and working with the WVTNP summary guidelines

Thank you for your continued interest in the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP).

eUpdate  |  10 May, 2021
Community Consultation Groups up and running

The first meeting of the Western Victoria Transmission Network Community Consultation Groups (CCGs) …

eUpdate  |  21 Apr, 2021
Thank you for attending the community drop-in sessions

Thank you for attending the community drop-in sessions

eUpdate  |  25 Mar, 2021
Seeking feedback on the corridor options via the online interactive map

We are seeking your feedback on the corridor options via the online interactive map, to add to the i…

eUpdate  |  09 Mar, 2021
Community Drop-in Sessions March 2021

WE VALUE YOUR INPUT – JOIN US AT OUR COMMUNITY DROP-IN SESSIONS

eUpdate  |  02 Mar, 2021
Environment Effects Statement Community Consultation Plan Released

We invite you to read the Environment Effects Statement (EES) Consultation Plan, which is now availa…

eUpdate  |  24 Feb, 2021
Corridors announced and calls for nominations to Community Consultation Groups (CCGs)

Following consideration of community consultation and feedback, along with early investigations, Aus…

eUpdate  |  17 Feb, 2021
April to November 2020 Community Engagement Summary Report now available

In 2020, the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP) entered the environmental assessm…

eUpdate  |  12 Jan, 2021
Environment Effects Statement (EES) Final Scoping Requirements Released

After considering public submissions on the draft scoping requirements for the Western Victoria Tran…

eUpdate  |  18 Dec, 2020
Community Update - December 2020

As we wrap up the year, we would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who has participated…

eUpdate  |  07 Dec, 2020
The role of the Regulatory Investment Test for Transmission (RIT-T) process in the development of the WVTNP

AusNet Services recognizes the growing community interest in the decision-making process that inform…

eUpdate  |  16 Nov, 2020
Meet the team at a community drop-in session in Melton

Meet the team at a community drop-in session in Melton

eUpdate  |  10 Nov, 2020
Online information session about the Environment Effects Statement (EES) Draft Scoping Requirements

Questions about the process:

eUpdate  |  04 Nov, 2020
Have your say on the Environment Effects Statement Draft Scoping Requirements

The Western Victoria Transmission Network Project will undergo an Environment Effects Statement (EES…

eUpdate  |  18 Oct, 2020
Area of Interest map closing 30 October 2020

Thank you to everyone who has provided us feedback on the Western Victoria Transmission Network Proj…

eUpdate  |  23 Sep, 2020
Meet the team at a community drop-in session

Planning is underway as we work together to unlock Western Victoria’s renewable energy to grow busin…

eUpdate  |  26 Aug, 2020
Transmission lines and bushfire

The Western Victoria Transmission Network Project team is listening to your concerns about bushfires…

eUpdate  |  06 Aug, 2020
Environment Effects Statement process set to begin

Environment Effects Statement process is set to begin for the Western Victoria Transmission Network …

eUpdate  |  14 Jul, 2020
Participate in our Questions and Answers webinar

Over the past week, hundreds of people have joined us on the Western Victoria Transmission Network P…

eUpdate  |  29 Jun, 2020
We're listening to your feedback

Thank you to everyone who has contacted us and provided feedback via our website so far.

eUpdate  |  05 May, 2020
Project Introduction: A major investment in western Victoria's future

Welcome to the first update on the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project.

Project media releases

All project media releases are available for viewing at AusNet's website.

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Events

Engaging with the community to ensure local voices and concerns are considered in the planning, approvals, and design phases is critical.

In addition to direct correspondence, eUpdates, advertising, the website and virtual engagement room, the project team endeavours to inform and engage with communities, landholders and stakeholders through face-to-face events and webinars.

Events

Engaging with the community to ensure local voices and concerns are considered in the planning, approvals, and design phases is critical.

In addition to direct correspondence, eUpdates, advertising, the website and virtual engagement room, the project team endeavours to inform and engage with communities, landholders and stakeholders through face-to-face events and webinars.

For further information on the project you can visit our Resources page to view previous webinars. To register for eUpdates, please visit our Contact Us page.

Fast Facts October 2024

Upcoming field works

Upcoming field works include field surveys and investigations in public areas. These works enable us to refine the project design and plans for construction, pending project approvals.

We have several field surveys and investigations planned within public spaces including road reserves and we occasionally conduct aerial surveys. All surveys are undertaken in accordance with road traffic management and airspace requirements.

Similar surveys may also be conducted on private property as per the land access processes detailed in our Landholder Guide: Land access for field surveys and investigations. Landholders are contacted directly and private property surveys are not included in the table below.

We notify landholders, where we have their contact details, if we plan to undertake ground-based surveys on the roadside or public land near their property or undertake an aerial survey over their property.

If you wish to receive direct emails or text messages about planned project works in your immediate area, please contact our project team at info@westernrenewableslink.com.au.

Municipality
Date Period
Type of works
Municipality
Location
Expected Window
Duration
Type of Works
Municipality
Moorabool
Location
BURKES ROAD, Bullarook
Expected window
09/12/24 - 16/12/24
Duration
4 hours
Type of Works
Aboriginal cultural heritage surveys
Aboriginal cultural heritage surveys

Traditional Owners, cultural heritage advisors and archaeologists conduct field surveys and investigations to identify if evidence of Aboriginal cultural heritage is present and to assess the extent, nature, and significance of any material that is identified. The findings are used to assess the potential impacts to Aboriginal cultural heritage within and surrounding the proposed route.

A standard assessment (walk over) typically involves an on-foot field survey to assess ground conditions, identify areas of archaeological potential, and inspect the area for surface evidence of Aboriginal cultural heritage. On occasion more complex surveys may be required. This entails digging a series of shallow pits and sieving soil to look for potential artefacts in targeted areas. This testing aims to establish the presence or absence of any subsurface Aboriginal cultural heritage material. If subsurface Aboriginal cultural heritage material is identified, additional subsurface testing may be required to determine the extent. At the completion of excavation and recording, all test pits will be backfilled, and the area reinstated, as per land manager or municipality requirements.

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Municipality
Ballarat
Location
GRACEFIELD ROAD, Brown Hill
Expected window
09/12/24 - 16/12/24
Duration
4 hours
Type of Works
Soil resistivity tests
Soil resistivity tests

The purpose of the soil resistivity tests is to determine the conductivity of the soil, essentially how easily earth return current can flow through the ground. This data will then be used to design the earthing system for the proposed Western Renewables Link transmission line.

Stainless-steel earth stakes are put into the ground at a maximum depth of 200mm, at various spacings from 0.5m to 64m along two transverses, 90 degrees apart from a centre point. The testing causes minimal disturbance apart from small holes from where the earth stakes are placed.

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Municipality
Ballarat
Location
STRINGBARK DRIVE, Brown Hill
Expected window
09/12/24 - 16/12/24
Duration
4 hours
Type of Works
Soil resistivity tests
Soil resistivity tests

The purpose of the soil resistivity tests is to determine the conductivity of the soil, essentially how easily earth return current can flow through the ground. This data will then be used to design the earthing system for the proposed Western Renewables Link transmission line.

Stainless-steel earth stakes are put into the ground at a maximum depth of 200mm, at various spacings from 0.5m to 64m along two transverses, 90 degrees apart from a centre point. The testing causes minimal disturbance apart from small holes from where the earth stakes are placed.

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Municipality
Ballarat
Location
JANSON ROAD, Brown Hill
Expected window
09/12/24 - 16/12/24
Duration
4 hours
Type of Works
Soil resistivity tests
Soil resistivity tests

The purpose of the soil resistivity tests is to determine the conductivity of the soil, essentially how easily earth return current can flow through the ground. This data will then be used to design the earthing system for the proposed Western Renewables Link transmission line.

Stainless-steel earth stakes are put into the ground at a maximum depth of 200mm, at various spacings from 0.5m to 64m along two transverses, 90 degrees apart from a centre point. The testing causes minimal disturbance apart from small holes from where the earth stakes are placed.

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Municipality
Moorabool
Location
POWELLS ROAD, Clarkes Hill
Expected window
09/12/24 - 16/12/24
Duration
4 hours
Type of Works
Soil resistivity tests
Soil resistivity tests

The purpose of the soil resistivity tests is to determine the conductivity of the soil, essentially how easily earth return current can flow through the ground. This data will then be used to design the earthing system for the proposed Western Renewables Link transmission line.

Stainless-steel earth stakes are put into the ground at a maximum depth of 200mm, at various spacings from 0.5m to 64m along two transverses, 90 degrees apart from a centre point. The testing causes minimal disturbance apart from small holes from where the earth stakes are placed.

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Municipality
Hepburn
Location
DEAN-MOLLONGGHIP ROAD, Dean
Expected window
10/12/24 - 17/12/24
Duration
4 hours
Type of Works
Soil resistivity tests
Soil resistivity tests

The purpose of the soil resistivity tests is to determine the conductivity of the soil, essentially how easily earth return current can flow through the ground. This data will then be used to design the earthing system for the proposed Western Renewables Link transmission line.

Stainless-steel earth stakes are put into the ground at a maximum depth of 200mm, at various spacings from 0.5m to 64m along two transverses, 90 degrees apart from a centre point. The testing causes minimal disturbance apart from small holes from where the earth stakes are placed.

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Municipality
Hepburn
Location
BLAMPIED-KOOROOCHEANG ROAD, Blampied
Expected window
10/12/24 - 17/12/24
Duration
4 hours
Type of Works
Soil resistivity tests
Soil resistivity tests

The purpose of the soil resistivity tests is to determine the conductivity of the soil, essentially how easily earth return current can flow through the ground. This data will then be used to design the earthing system for the proposed Western Renewables Link transmission line.

Stainless-steel earth stakes are put into the ground at a maximum depth of 200mm, at various spacings from 0.5m to 64m along two transverses, 90 degrees apart from a centre point. The testing causes minimal disturbance apart from small holes from where the earth stakes are placed.

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Municipality
Mount Alexander
Location
YAPEEN-MUCKLEFORD ROAD, Muckleford South
Expected window
10/12/24 - 17/12/24
Duration
4 hours
Type of Works
Soil resistivity tests
Soil resistivity tests

The purpose of the soil resistivity tests is to determine the conductivity of the soil, essentially how easily earth return current can flow through the ground. This data will then be used to design the earthing system for the proposed Western Renewables Link transmission line.

Stainless-steel earth stakes are put into the ground at a maximum depth of 200mm, at various spacings from 0.5m to 64m along two transverses, 90 degrees apart from a centre point. The testing causes minimal disturbance apart from small holes from where the earth stakes are placed.

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Municipality
Moorabool
Location
BARKSTEAD ROAD, Claretown
Expected window
11/12/24 - 18/12/24
Duration
4 hours
Type of Works
Aboriginal cultural heritage surveys
Aboriginal cultural heritage surveys

Traditional Owners, cultural heritage advisors and archaeologists conduct field surveys and investigations to identify if evidence of Aboriginal cultural heritage is present and to assess the extent, nature, and significance of any material that is identified. The findings are used to assess the potential impacts to Aboriginal cultural heritage within and surrounding the proposed route.

A standard assessment (walk over) typically involves an on-foot field survey to assess ground conditions, identify areas of archaeological potential, and inspect the area for surface evidence of Aboriginal cultural heritage. On occasion more complex surveys may be required. This entails digging a series of shallow pits and sieving soil to look for potential artefacts in targeted areas. This testing aims to establish the presence or absence of any subsurface Aboriginal cultural heritage material. If subsurface Aboriginal cultural heritage material is identified, additional subsurface testing may be required to determine the extent. At the completion of excavation and recording, all test pits will be backfilled, and the area reinstated, as per land manager or municipality requirements.

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Municipality
Moorabool
Location
ORMOND ROAD, Springbank
Expected window
13/12/24 - 20/12/24
Duration
4 hours
Type of Works
Aboriginal cultural heritage surveys
Aboriginal cultural heritage surveys

Traditional Owners, cultural heritage advisors and archaeologists conduct field surveys and investigations to identify if evidence of Aboriginal cultural heritage is present and to assess the extent, nature, and significance of any material that is identified. The findings are used to assess the potential impacts to Aboriginal cultural heritage within and surrounding the proposed route.

A standard assessment (walk over) typically involves an on-foot field survey to assess ground conditions, identify areas of archaeological potential, and inspect the area for surface evidence of Aboriginal cultural heritage. On occasion more complex surveys may be required. This entails digging a series of shallow pits and sieving soil to look for potential artefacts in targeted areas. This testing aims to establish the presence or absence of any subsurface Aboriginal cultural heritage material. If subsurface Aboriginal cultural heritage material is identified, additional subsurface testing may be required to determine the extent. At the completion of excavation and recording, all test pits will be backfilled, and the area reinstated, as per land manager or municipality requirements.

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