Landowners and community members are being encouraged to attend a series of information sessions to receive an update on the planning and environmental approvals process for the nation-critical HumeLink transmission project.
HumeLink
Community consultation continues on HumeLink planning
01 February 2024
Transgrid has incorporated feedback on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) from local communities, landowners, stakeholders and Government agencies and is developing a Submissions Report to be lodged with the NSW Government mid-year.
The 365km overhead transmission line will connect Wagga Wagga, Bannaby and Maragle and is a vital link in the National Electricity Market. The essential infrastructure will reinforce and support the critical southern network of NSW and Victoria and connect cheaper renewable energy sources to the grid.
Transgrid Project Director Jeremy Roberts said: “We encourage landowners and community members to drop in for the HumeLink community information sessions and street meetings being held across the project footprint throughout February.
“It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the project and the changes being proposed as a result of community, landowner and stakeholder feedback following public exhibition of the HumeLink Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) last year.
“Transgrid has proposed project refinements and amendments in response to feedback received from ongoing consultation, particularly from easement-affected landowners.
“One significant change resulting from landowner feedback is the diversion of the route from Batlow to Green Hills State Forest.
“In addition, we are now proposing to increase the number of worker accommodation camps - from one to five - to remove any impacts on local housing availability. Transgrid will continue to engage with landowners and local communities to minimise impacts and provide opportunities for local content.”
In total, 158 submissions were received on the EIS and additional design refinements will be included in an Amendment Report.
Both the Amendment Report and Submissions Report will be submitted to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (formerly Department of Planning and Environment) and will be publicly available on the NSW Major Projects Planning Portal.
If you are interested in learning more about HumeLink or the Reports, the project team will be hosting a series of community information sessions, street meetings and online events in February and March. All events are being advertised in local newspapers (print and online) and on Facebook.
Street meetings
|
LOCATION |
DATE |
VENUE |
TIME |
|
Yass |
Feb 14 |
Meehan St |
8-10am |
|
Crookwell |
Feb 15 |
Robertson Lane & Spring St |
8-10am |
|
Tarcutta |
Feb 20 |
Across from Coffee @ Joe’s |
8-10am, 4-6pm |
|
Batlow |
Feb 22 |
Batlow Literary Institute |
8-10am, 11am-1pm, 4-6pm |
Community information sessions
|
LOCATION |
DATE |
VENUE |
TIME |
|
Gunning |
Feb 12 |
Gunning Council Chambers |
4-6pm |
|
Yass |
Feb 13 |
Swaggers Motor Inn |
11am-1pm, 4-6pm |
|
Gundagai |
Feb 14 |
Gundgai District Services Club |
11am-1pm |
|
Crookwell |
Feb 15 |
Crookwell Memorial Hall |
11am-1pm |
|
Taralga |
Feb 15 |
Taralga War Memorial Hall |
4-6pm |
|
Goulburn |
Feb 16 |
Goulburn Workers Club |
11am-1pm |
|
Wagga Wagga |
Feb 19 |
Mercure Hotel |
4-6pm |
|
Tarcutta |
Feb 20 |
Tarcutta Memorial Hall |
11am-1pm, 4-6pm |
|
Tumut |
Feb 21 |
Tumut Valmar Support Services |
11am-1pm |
|
Tumbarumba |
Feb 21 |
Tumbarumba Motel |
4-6pm |
|
Batlow |
Feb 22 |
Batlow Literary Institute |
11am-1pm, 4-6pm |
|
Adelong |
Feb 23 |
Adelong Services, Citizens and Bowling Club |
11am-1pm |
Online events
HumeLink fast facts
- 1,600 jobs
- More than $500 million in economic benefits
- Local workforce and industry participation focus
- Indigenous procurement and participation target of 2.5-5%*
- Securing energy reliability for more than three million households and businesses
*Proportion of contract value
For more information about the project, go to https://transgrid.com.au/humelink
The HumeLink project team can be contacted on 1800 317 367 or humelink@transgrid.com.au
Transgrid media contact:
Michelle Stone 0438 293 917