The purpose of ecology ground-truthing field surveys is to establish if certain flora and fauna species or habitat are present, while also confirming the extent and significance of any population that is identified. The findings will be used to confirm the potential impacts on biodiversity within and surrounding the proposed route, and make sure appropriate measures are taken during project design and construction to avoid and minimise impacts.
Ecology ground-truthing surveys are conducted by using recording equipment to record animal calls over a period of time, or by physically observing and recording the presence of flora and fauna species, ecological communities and habitat. These surveys may need to be conducted at specific times of the year or times of the day or night depending on the species being investigated.
Traffic management will be in place to support the surveys, which are expected to take about 30 minutes at each location. The survey team will not access private property as part of these works.
To view the full list of locations, visit our Upcoming field works webpage.
AusNet will notify neighbouring landholders where we have contact details. If you have land along the proposed route and want to register your contact details, please contact us via 1300 (WRL WRL) 975 975 or info@westernrenewableslink.com.au.
About the project
The Western Renewables Link is a proposed 190 kilometre 500kV 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 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.
Project updates
To register for regular updates about the project, please visit westernrenewableslink.com.au.
If you have any questions, please call 1800 975 975 or email info@westernrenewableslink.com.au.