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Transmission Line Project Impacts Agriculture and Urban Planning in Victoria

3 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 6
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What happened

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An Environmental Effects Statement for a 240-kilometre overhead electricity transmission line estimated the economic impact on local cropping, grazing, and dairy production would be $2.77 million over 3.5 years. Separately, a draft urban development plan for Bendigo showed major transmission lines running through the proposed community space, which cannot be relocated.

From stockandland.com.au, bendigoadvertiser.com.au

Why it matters

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The project requires VNI West to permanently remove 52.3ha of agricultural land for construction, costing an estimated $50,000 annually across 209 properties. Furthermore, the existing transmission infrastructure limits development potential in the proposed community areas of Bendigo.

From stockandland.com.au, bendigoadvertiser.com.au

Who's involved

  • Australian Bureau of StatisticsProvided the statistical figures used by the project developer to determine impact
  • KerangIs located in a shire through which the transmission line is expected to run
  • LoddonIs located in a shire near which the transmission line is expected to run
  • BendigoIs the central business district where the urban development plan is being consulted
  • City of Greater BendigoIs the local government area affected by the transmission easement requirements
  • VNIIs the company that will permanently remove agricultural land for construction

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • LoddonSpeculative

    Loddon could experience disruption and costs to its local economic standing due to regulatory action and construction

  • VNISpeculative

    VNI West could incur annual costs related to the permanent removal of agricultural land for construction

How it developed

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  1. VicGrid used ABS figures for local areas regarding a transmission line running through shires near Kerang and Loddon.1 source
  2. The transmission corridor connecting Bendigo and Kerang has been established.1 source

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