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Policy & Planning

NSW signs off on contested HumeLink transmission link, with “strict conditions”
Transgrid’s massive HumeLink transmission line has been cleared for development by the NSW government, leaving just federal approval in the way of it going ahead.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 14, 2024

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Transgrid hands out multi-billion dollar contracts for controversial HumeLink build
Transgrid names winners of nearly $3 billion worth of contracts for HumeLink, where work is going ahead in the face of community criticism and ahead of final project approvals.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 4, 2023

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Findings from NSW inquiry into HumeLink – and why we should listen to them
For anyone who cares about decarbonising electricity in NSW and Australia, a four to five year delay in building this line would be quite unreasonable.
David Leitch

Oct 16, 2023

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HumeLink inches ahead as state inquiry rules out putting lines underground
Transgrid submits environmental impact statement for HumeLink as opponents promise to cause “significant delays” after underground option again dismissed.
Jacinta Bowler & Sophie Vorrath

Aug 31, 2023

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Renewables

Report reveals cost of undergrounding HumeLink – but is it a price worth paying?
How can we balance community concerns and wishes with cost? It’s a challenging task – made more challenging by the urgency of the shift to renewables.
Kate Healey

Sep 16, 2022

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TransGrid submits plans for Snowy 2.0 transmission link, but route still up in the air
TransGrid submits proposal for HumeLink transmission link, estimating it could deliver almost $500 million in benefits.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 29, 2021

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Renewables

TransGrid proposes new route options for Snowy 2.0 network upgrades
TransGrid takes steps to assuage concerns about the broader impacts of Snowy 2.0, with release of new route options for the $2.1 billion HumeLink transmission upgrade.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 19, 2021

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