Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement in relation to undergrounding transmission projects such as the HumeLink project.
“It is important that communities are heard, they need to have their say and Government needs to understand the issues in delivering this infrastructure. I will continue as I have done on so many occasions to support my community and advocate for their voices to be heard,” Mrs Tuckerman said.
The NSW Legislative Council’s Standing Committee on State Development will inquire into and report on the feasibility of undergrounding transmission infrastructure for renewable energy projects.
The terms of reference are as follows:
That the Legislative Council Standing Committee on State Development inquire into and reports on the feasibility of undergrounding the transmission infrastructure for renewable energy projects, with particular reference to:
a. the costs and benefits of undergrounding,
b. existing case studies and current projects regarding similar undergrounding of transmission lines in both domestic and international contexts,
c. any impact on delivery timeframes of undergrounding, and
d. any environmental impacts of undergrounding.
The Committee report is due to report its findings by 31 August 2023.
WENDY TUCKERMAN 