2021

September 2021

Early Works Agreement

Early Works Agreement signed between Powerlink and EDF Renewables.

2022

June 2022

Project engagement commenced

Landholder and community engagement commences.

July 2022

Drop-in session

Community information drop-in session #1.

September 2022

Drop-in session

Community information drop-in session #2.

November 2022

Draft Corridor Selection Report released

Engagement open on the Draft Corridor Selection Report.

November 2022

Drop-in session

Community information drop-in sessions #3 .

2023

April 2023

Final Corridor Selection Report released

Final Corridor Selection Report released. 

2024

Q1-Q3 2024

Technical studies

Technical field studies are conducted to determine transmission line easement alignment and location of proposed substation.

2025

Q2 2025

Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) submissions invited

Planning Minister and Powerlink invites submissions on the EAR as part of the MID process and assesses the application. 

Q3 2025

Planning Minister notifies of decision

Planning Minister notifies of decision.

Late 2025 / Early 2026

If approved, construction commences

If the project is approved, construction is planned to commence.