The Environment Effects Statement (EES) and draft Planning Scheme Amendment for the proposed Western Renewables Link are now available for viewing and public comment until 11.59pm on 22 August 2025.
Read the EES and learn more about making a submission and our upcoming events on our EES webpage.
We have set up this 3D room to help you learn more about the proposed project.
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TThe Environment Effects Statement (EES) and draft Planning Scheme Amendment (PSA) are now available for viewing and public comment from Monday 30 June 2025 until 11.59pm on 22 August 2025.
The EES and the draft PSA will be available here in our virtual engagement room and on our website (www.westernrenewableslink.com.au) and in hard copy at nine locations along the proposed route during public exhibition.
View public exhibition locations
Our project team is available to assist you on 1800 WRL WRL (975 975) or email us at info@westernrenewableslink.com.au.
We look forward to hearing from you and answering your questions.
If English is not your first language or you need an interpreter, please call 13 14 50.
AusNet Services acknowledges the Barengi Gadjin, Djaara (Dja Dja Wurrung), Eastern Maar, Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri Woi wurrung Traditional Owners of the lands on which the proposed Western Renewables Link will operate, and pays respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.
We welcome your feedback and questions on the Western Renewables Link.
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We look forward to helping you learn more and remember, the Western Renewables Link team is available to assist you further on 1800 WRL WRL (975 975) or email us at info@westernrenewableslink.com.au and we'll get back to you.
You can make a submission online by visiting Engage Victoria’s website by 11:59 pm on Friday 22 August 2025.
Planning Panels Victoria (PPV) manages the EES public exhibition process.
As part of preparing your submission, you should review the EES documents and the draft Planning Scheme Amendment.
The Environment Effects Statement (EES) for the proposed Western Renewables Link project will be available for public comment for 40 business days from the week commencing Monday 30 June 2025. The draft Planning Scheme Amendment will also be published with the exhibited EES.
During this time, members of the public can view the EES documents and draft PSA and make written submissions. Detailed information on how to make a submission using the Engage Victoria submissions page will be advertised once the exhibition period begins.
At the following locations you will be able to view the EES documents and draft PSA in hard copy and collect a print copy of the summary report and a USB containing the full EES and draft PSA.
Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 5pm
Saturday/Sunday: closed
Monday - Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Monday to Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am-1pm
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 9am - 12pm
Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 5:30
Saturday: 10am - 1pm
Monday: 8:30am - 8 pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 8pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 2pm
Sunday: Closed
Monday - Wednesday: 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 8pm
Friday: 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Sunday: 1pm - 4pm
Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 4:45pm
Monday to Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am-6pm
At the following location you can collect printed copies of the summary report and a USB containing the full EES and draft PSA, however this location will not exhibit the EES documents and draft PSA in hard copy.
Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday/Sunday: closed
Name | PDF Download | Word Document | |
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Table of Contents | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Foreword | Download PDF | ||
Executive Summary | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Glossary and abbreviations | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 1. Introduction | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 2. Project rationale | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 3. Legislative Framework and Approval Requirements | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 4. EES assessment framework and approach | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 5. Project development | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 6. Project description | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 7. Community and stakeholder engagement | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 8. Biodiversity and habitat | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 9. Aboriginal cultural heritage | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 10. Historic Heritage | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 11. Landscape and visual | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 12. Land use and planning | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 13. Bushfire | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 14. Economic | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 15. Agriculture and forestry | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 16. Aviation | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 17. EMI and EMF | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 18. Air quality | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 19. Noise and vibration | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 20. Transport | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 21. Social | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 22. Geology and soils | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 23. Contaminated land | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 24. Groundwater | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 25. Surface water | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 26. Greenhouse gas | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 27. Matters of National Environmental Significance | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 28. Climate change | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 29. Environmental Management Framework | Download PDF | Download Word | |
Chapter 30. Conclusion | Download PDF | Download Word |
Please note that some technical reports are large files and may be slow to download. For easier access, smaller versions of these documents are available on the project website’s EES page.
Name | PDF Download | |
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Technical Report A. Biodiversity Impact Assessment | Download PDF | |
Technical Report B. Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment | Download PDF | |
Technical Report C. Historical Heritage Impact Assessment | Download PDF | |
Technical Report D. Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment | Download PDF | |
Technical Report E. Land Use and Planning Impact Assessment | Download PDF | |
Technical Report F. Social Impact Assessment | Download PDF | |
Technical Report G. Economic Impact Assessment | Download PDF | |
Technical Report H. Agriculture and Forestry Impact Assessment | Download PDF | |
Technical Report I. Air Quality Impact Assessment | Download PDF | |
Technical Report J. Aviation Impact Assessment | Download PDF | |
Technical Report K. Bushfire Impact Assessment | Download PDF | |
Technical Report L. EMI and EMF Impact Assessment | Download PDF | |
Technical Report M. Greenhouse Gas Impact Assessment | Download PDF | |
Technical Report N. Climate Change Assessment | Download PDF | |
Technical Report O. Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment | Download PDF | |
Technical Report P. Transport Impact Assessment | Download PDF | |
Technical Report Q. Geology and Soils Impact Assessment | Download PDF | |
Technical Report R. Contaminated Land Impact Assessment | Download PDF | |
Technical Report S. Groundwater Impact Assessment | Download PDF | |
Technical Report T. Surface Water Impact Assessment | Download PDF |
Name | PDF Download | |
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Attachment I. Project development and assessment of alternatives | Download PDF | |
Attachment II. Assessment of feasibility for an underground 500kV transmission line for Western Renewables Link | Download PDF | |
Attachment III. Draft Planning Scheme Amendment | Download PDF | |
Attachment IV. Stakeholder and community engagement consultation report | Download PDF | |
Attachment V. Offset strategy | Download PDF | |
Attachment VI. Map book | Download PDF |
Name | PDF Download | |
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Navigating the EES | Download PDF | |
Transport and Aviation EES fact sheet | Download PDF | |
Land and Water EES fact sheet | Download PDF | |
Biodiversity and Environment EES fact sheet | Download PDF | |
Amenity and Safety EES fact sheet | Download PDF | |
Heritage EES fact sheet | Download PDF | |
Landscape and Visual EES fact sheet | Download PDF | |
Community and Land Use EES fact sheet | Download PDF |