Project

Western Renewables Link

PROJECT STATUS
Awarded
Western Renewables Link

The Western Renewables Link is a proposed 190km overhead transmission connection between Bulgana and Sydenham, Victoria. The scope of the works includes construction of:

  • a 220kV double circuit overhead line from Bulgana to a new terminal station north of Ballarat
  • a 500kV double circuit overhead line from north of Ballarat to a new terminal station at Sydenham
  • upgrades to existing terminal stations at Ballarat and Elaine, south of Ballarat, and
  • other network upgrades and ancillary works to support delivery.

Key Dates

Dec 2019 Contract Award
Apr 2025 Expected Construction Commencement
Jul 2027 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Successful Tenderer: Mondo, the commercial division of the AusNet Services Group

PROJECT HISTORY

Dec 2019 AEMO awarded Mondo, the commercial division of the AusNet Services Group (AusNet Services), the contract to plan, design, construct, own, operate and maintain the project.
Aug 2020 The Minister for Planning requested Ausnet Transmission Group prepare an environment effects statement (EES) for the proposed project. The EES is expected to be published in late 2023.
Nov 2020 The Draft Scoping Requirements were placed on exhibition for community feedback.
Dec 2020 The Final Scoping Requirements were published for the project.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
Victoria |
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