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Premier Orders Cost Review of $1.6 Billion Western Renewables Link Power Line

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The environmental effects statement for the Western Renewables Link (WRL) project was approved by Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny. The project involves a proposed 190-kilometre transmission line intended to connect renewable energy projects in western Victoria to the main energy grid. Premier Ben Carroll subsequently ordered a cost review of the $1.6 billion line, stating the review aimed to reduce building costs.

From latrobevalleyexpress.com.au

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The WRL project is a major infrastructure initiative aimed at bolstering the state's energy capacity. The cost review signals a financial reassessment of the large-scale investment required to bring the line online and connect to the grid.

Premier announces policy changes with AG.

From latrobevalleyexpress.com.au

Who's involved

  • Sonya KilkennyPlanning Minister who approved the environmental effects statement for the project.
  • Ben CarrollPremier who ordered the cost review of the power line project.
  • state governmentThe state government whose planning processes are involved in the project approval.

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