Western Renewables Link
Project overview
The Western Renewables Link is a proposed electricity transmission line, from Bulgana in western Victoria to Sydenham in Melbourne’s north-west.
AusNet, contracted by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), is developing and delivering the 190km Western Renewables Link.
To learn more about the project go to Western Renewables Link
Public Exhibition now closed
Western Renewables Link Environment Effects Statement public exhibition
The Environment Effects Statement (EES) and draft Planning Scheme Amendment (Amendment GC209) for the proposed Western Renewables Link was available for viewing and public comment until 11.59pm on 22 August 2025.
For more information on next steps, visit Engage Victoria.
Council Resolution
Council Resolution, 26 May 2021 (Page 18)
That Council:
- Fully supports renewable energy and the need for its transmission into the electricity network;
- Advocates for the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project* Environmental Effects Statement process to properly consider underground methods of power transmission and use undergrounding wherever possible;
- Advocates for the transmission line route to use existing road, rail and electricity easements wherever possible.
*Please note the name of the project has changed since this resolution and is now called the Western Renewables Link.