Network plan updates from Transgrid

While in the region, community information sessions for the NSW section of the VNI West project will be held in Wagga Wagga, Jerilderie, Conargo, Mallan, Moulamein, and Wanganella from February 10-13.

The sessions will outline Transgrid’s progress on the development of the project’s Environmental Impact Statement and share information on technical studies in relation to issues including biodiversity, heritage, water, land, transport, noise and visual amenity.

Executive general manager of stakeholder, regulatory and corporate affairs Maryanne Graham said the EIS is expected to go on public exhibition in mid-2025.

The project team will also continue to discuss priorities for community investment and benefits at the sessions.

“Residents, landowners and key stakeholders are encouraged to attend information sessions to help ensure the community continues to have its say on these important issues and help us to plan this critical transmission project,” Ms Graham said.

“VNI West is essential to the delivery of Australia’s energy transition, meeting net zero targets and providing consumers with access to cheaper and cleaner renewable energy.”

The NSW section of VNI West is a 235km, 500kV double-circuit transmission line from Dinawan substation north of Jerilderie to the Murray River, north of Kerang.

It will connect renewable energy zones in NSW and Victoria to the national electricity grid, delivering cleaner and cheaper electricity to families and businesses.

Local community information session details are as follows:

Jerilderie - February 11, 11am-1pm drop-in session at Jerilderie Library.

Conargo - February 11, 4pm-6pm drop-in session at Conargo Hall.

Mallan - February 12, 11am-2pm drop-in session, Mallan Hall and Recreation Reserve.

Moulamein - February 12, 5pm-7pm community meeting and presentation at the Moulamein Bowling Club.

Wanganella - February 13, 4pm-6pm community meeting and presentation at Wanganella Hall.