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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