Our focus is on delivering value for money for Victorian electricity customers as the State transitions away from coal-fired power, while making sure landholders and communities share in the benefits of the project.
AusNet is contracted by VicGrid to develop and deliver the electricity transmission project, which will connect wind and solar energy generators in western Victoria to the grid, powering more than one million homes across the state.
We welcome the assessment of the WRL by the Victorian Minister for Planning under the Environment Effects Act 1978. The assessment finds that the environmental impacts of the project are, on balance, acceptable with implementation of the environmental management framework, environmental performance requirements and recommendations made by the Minister for Planning.
About the Western Renewables Link
The Western Renewables Link is a proposed 190-kilometre 500 kV overhead high-voltage electricity transmission line that will carry renewable energy from near 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 and will deliver clean energy to all Victorians. www.westernrenewableslink.com.au.
About AusNet
AusNet is Victoria’s largest diversified energy network business and connects communities with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. Its vision is to be trusted to bring the energy and build a cleaner tomorrow. With over $14 billion in assets, it operates three core regulated networks: electricity distribution, gas distribution and the state-wide electricity transmission network. Additionally, its portfolio includes contracted energy infrastructure. Under the name ‘Mondo,’ it offers energy and technical services. AusNet’s dedicated team of over 1,700 employees serves around 1.6 million customers. www.ausnetservices.com.au.