Public exhibition of the environmental impact statement for the New England Renewable Energy Zone network infrastructure project has been extended by two weeks.
The Minister for Planning has given the community until Thursday 26 November to review the document and make a submission. All feedback received during the exhibition period will be considered as part of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure’s assessment of the project.
Residents who couldn’t attend an EnergyCo information session can explore project information and learn more about the EIS through a virtual room on the project’s engagement portal at https://caportal.com.au/energyco/new-england-rez/.
The project includes two new 500 kilovolt transmission lines between Bayswater, near Muswellbrook, and the New England Renewable Energy Zone, as well as a network of new transmission lines and energy hubs within the zone. The wider zone covers seven council areas, including Singleton, Muswellbrook Shire and Upper Hunter Shire.
EnergyCo is also recruiting a community representative to join the South Community Reference Group. The group brings together local community members and project representatives to discuss updates, share local insights and raise matters important to the community. Expressions of interest from people with community, environmental or business perspectives will be accepted until Wednesday 18 November.
