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Welcome to the online engagement room for the Western Renewables Link

We have set up this 3D room to help you learn more about the proposed project.

Click and hold your mouse to pan around the room to:

  • Learn about the planning and approvals approach.
  • Find out how the proposed route was selected.
  • Provide your feedback.
  • See how the project will provide Victorians with cleaner electricity and cut carbon emissions.

The Environment Effects Statement (EES) and the draft Planning Scheme Amendment (PSA) GC209 for the proposed Western Renewables Link were available for public comment between Monday 30 June 2025 and 11.59pm Monday 25 August 2025.

The EES and the draft PSA are available here in our virtual engagement room and on our website (www.westernrenewableslink.com.au/ees).

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.

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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.

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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.

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Visit the Engage Victoria website to learn more about next steps for Western Renewables Link and for detailed updates.

EES Chapters

Name PDF Download Word Document
Thumbnail for Table of ContentsTable of ContentsDownload PDF
(3.99 MB)
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(0.45 MB)
Thumbnail for ForewordForewordDownload PDF
Thumbnail for Executive SummaryExecutive SummaryDownload PDF
(3.66 MB)
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(5.61 MB)
Thumbnail for Glossary and abbreviationsGlossary and abbreviationsDownload PDF
(0.68 MB)
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(0.5 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 1. IntroductionChapter 1. IntroductionDownload PDF
(1.13 MB)
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(5.09 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 2. Project rationaleChapter 2. Project rationaleDownload PDF
(2.78 MB)
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(2.76 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 3. Legislative Framework and Approval RequirementsChapter 3. Legislative Framework and Approval RequirementsDownload PDF
(2.58 MB)
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(1.8 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 4. EES assessment framework and approachChapter 4. EES assessment framework and approachDownload PDF
(1.28 MB)
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(4.59 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 5. Project developmentChapter 5. Project developmentDownload PDF
(12.78 MB)
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(9.4 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 6. Project descriptionChapter 6. Project descriptionDownload PDF
(4.65 MB)
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(16.75 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 7. Community and stakeholder engagementChapter 7. Community and stakeholder engagementDownload PDF
(1.72 MB)
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(1.9 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 8. Biodiversity and habitatChapter 8. Biodiversity and habitatDownload PDF
(4.14 MB)
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(5.87 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 9. Aboriginal cultural heritageChapter 9. Aboriginal cultural heritageDownload PDF
(1.97 MB)
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(20.64 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 10. Historic HeritageChapter 10. Historic HeritageDownload PDF
(2.1 MB)
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(3.09 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 11. Landscape and visualChapter 11. Landscape and visualDownload PDF
(7.82 MB)
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(21.39 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 12. Land use and planningChapter 12. Land use and planningDownload PDF
(10.5 MB)
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(40.05 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 13. BushfireChapter 13. BushfireDownload PDF
(3.47 MB)
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(4.94 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 14. EconomicChapter 14. EconomicDownload PDF
(1.2 MB)
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(3.65 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 15. Agriculture and forestryChapter 15. Agriculture and forestryDownload PDF
(2.24 MB)
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(17.24 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 16. AviationChapter 16. AviationDownload PDF
(2.8 MB)
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(3.47 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 17. EMI and EMFChapter 17. EMI and EMFDownload PDF
(1.24 MB)
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(7.83 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 18. Air qualityChapter 18. Air qualityDownload PDF
(1.19 MB)
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(20.95 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 19. Noise and vibrationChapter 19. Noise and vibrationDownload PDF
(1.51 MB)
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(6.89 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 20. TransportChapter 20. TransportDownload PDF
(6.87 MB)
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(19.75 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 21. SocialChapter 21. SocialDownload PDF
(1.66 MB)
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(5.95 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 22. Geology and soilsChapter 22. Geology and soilsDownload PDF
(2.73 MB)
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(4.25 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 23. Contaminated landChapter 23. Contaminated landDownload PDF
(2.63 MB)
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(3.42 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 24. GroundwaterChapter 24. GroundwaterDownload PDF
(1.4 MB)
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(6.52 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 25. Surface waterChapter 25. Surface waterDownload PDF
(1.38 MB)
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(1.95 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 26. Greenhouse gasChapter 26. Greenhouse gasDownload PDF
(0.54 MB)
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(0.58 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 27. Matters of National Environmental SignificanceChapter 27. Matters of National Environmental SignificanceDownload PDF
(4.31 MB)
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(12.33 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 28. Climate changeChapter 28. Climate changeDownload PDF
(1.92 MB)
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(7.26 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 29. Environmental Management FrameworkChapter 29. Environmental Management FrameworkDownload PDF
(1.33 MB)
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(0.91 MB)
Thumbnail for Chapter 30. ConclusionChapter 30. ConclusionDownload PDF
(0.59 MB)
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(0.53 MB)

Technical Reports

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
Thumbnail for Technical Report A. Biodiversity Impact AssessmentTechnical Report A. Biodiversity Impact AssessmentDownload PDF
(436.26 MB)
Thumbnail for Technical Report B. Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Impact AssessmentTechnical Report B. Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Impact AssessmentDownload PDF
(138.62 MB)
Thumbnail for Technical Report C. Historical Heritage Impact AssessmentTechnical Report C. Historical Heritage Impact AssessmentDownload PDF
(372.37 MB)
Thumbnail for Technical Report D. Landscape and Visual Impact AssessmentTechnical Report D. Landscape and Visual Impact AssessmentDownload PDF
(1965.63 MB)
Thumbnail for Technical Report E. Land Use and Planning Impact AssessmentTechnical Report E. Land Use and Planning Impact AssessmentDownload PDF
(247.95 MB)
Thumbnail for Technical Report F. Social Impact AssessmentTechnical Report F. Social Impact AssessmentDownload PDF
(7.72 MB)
Thumbnail for Technical Report G. Economic Impact AssessmentTechnical Report G. Economic Impact AssessmentDownload PDF
(7.5 MB)
Thumbnail for Technical Report H. Agriculture and Forestry Impact AssessmentTechnical Report H. Agriculture and Forestry Impact AssessmentDownload PDF
(8.81 MB)
Thumbnail for Technical Report I. Air Quality Impact AssessmentTechnical Report I. Air Quality Impact AssessmentDownload PDF
(4.23 MB)
Thumbnail for Technical Report J. Aviation Impact AssessmentTechnical Report J. Aviation Impact AssessmentDownload PDF
(4.38 MB)
Thumbnail for Technical Report K. Bushfire Impact AssessmentTechnical Report K. Bushfire Impact AssessmentDownload PDF
(35 MB)
Thumbnail for Technical Report L. EMI and EMF Impact AssessmentTechnical Report L. EMI and EMF Impact AssessmentDownload PDF
(14.94 MB)
Thumbnail for Technical Report M. Greenhouse Gas Impact AssessmentTechnical Report M. Greenhouse Gas Impact AssessmentDownload PDF
(1.48 MB)
Thumbnail for Technical Report N. Climate Change AssessmentTechnical Report N. Climate Change AssessmentDownload PDF
(2.48 MB)
Thumbnail for Technical Report O. Noise and Vibration Impact AssessmentTechnical Report O. Noise and Vibration Impact AssessmentDownload PDF
(166.87 MB)
Thumbnail for Technical Report P. Transport Impact AssessmentTechnical Report P. Transport Impact AssessmentDownload PDF
(401.98 MB)
Thumbnail for Technical Report Q. Geology and Soils Impact AssessmentTechnical Report Q. Geology and Soils Impact AssessmentDownload PDF
(110.54 MB)
Thumbnail for Technical Report R. Contaminated Land Impact AssessmentTechnical Report R. Contaminated Land Impact AssessmentDownload PDF
(127.65 MB)
Thumbnail for Technical Report S. Groundwater Impact AssessmentTechnical Report S. Groundwater Impact AssessmentDownload PDF
(10.69 MB)
Thumbnail for Technical Report T. Surface Water Impact AssessmentTechnical Report T. Surface Water Impact AssessmentDownload PDF
(113.6 MB)

Attachments

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Thumbnail for Attachment I. Project development and assessment of alternativesAttachment I. Project development and assessment of alternativesDownload PDF
(33.36 MB)
Thumbnail for Attachment II. Assessment of feasibility for an underground 500kV transmission line for Western Renewables LinkAttachment II. Assessment of feasibility for an underground 500kV transmission line for Western Renewables LinkDownload PDF
(5.4 MB)
Thumbnail for Attachment III. Draft Planning Scheme AmendmentAttachment III. Draft Planning Scheme AmendmentDownload PDF
(43.26 MB)
Thumbnail for Attachment IV. Stakeholder and community engagement consultation reportAttachment IV. Stakeholder and community engagement consultation reportDownload PDF
(3.48 MB)
Thumbnail for Attachment V. Offset strategyAttachment V. Offset strategyDownload PDF
(7.99 MB)
Thumbnail for Attachment VI. Map bookAttachment VI. Map bookDownload PDF
(49.7 MB)

EES Factsheets

Name PDF Download
Thumbnail for Navigating the EESNavigating the EESDownload PDF
(0.47 MB)
Thumbnail for Transport and Aviation EES fact sheetTransport and Aviation EES fact sheetDownload PDF
(0.42 MB)
Thumbnail for Land and Water EES fact sheetLand and Water EES fact sheetDownload PDF
(1.08 MB)
Thumbnail for Biodiversity and Environment EES fact sheetBiodiversity and Environment EES fact sheetDownload PDF
(0.45 MB)
Thumbnail for Amenity and Safety EES fact sheetAmenity and Safety EES fact sheetDownload PDF
(0.63 MB)
Thumbnail for Heritage EES fact sheetHeritage EES fact sheetDownload PDF
(0.46 MB)
Thumbnail for Landscape and Visual EES fact sheetLandscape and Visual EES fact sheetDownload PDF
(0.49 MB)
Thumbnail for Community and Land Use EES fact sheetCommunity and Land Use EES fact sheetDownload PDF
(0.91 MB)