HumeLink planning approval from the Commonwealth government
The HumeLink project has reached its final major planning milestone after receiving Commonwealth government approval from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. A Final Investment Decision has also been made by Transgrid’s Board, allowing enabling works to begin shortly.
Enabling works such as site establishment started in early 2025 and construction on transmission lines and substations will begin later in 2025.
We would like to acknowledge the landowners, community members and other local stakeholders who have engaged with the HumeLink team during the development of the project to date. We will continue to work with communities and all local stakeholders throughout construction and we are committed to keeping them informed as the project progresses. We will also continue to prioritise local employment, provide training and skills development to build the workforce and focus on lasting community benefits.
The Commonwealth government approval has set out a range of conditions to manage and minimise potential environmental impacts relating to the project.
This follows a detailed Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process, incorporating an Amendment Report and Submissions Report, and a Biodiversity Development Assessment Report that is recognised as one of the largest ever completed in NSW.
The HumeLink project received State government approval from the NSW Minister for Planning and Public spaces on 14 November 2024. The NSW approval was accompanied by Conditions of Approval to minimise or offset potential environmental impacts, including consulting with the community, managing traffic and controlling noise and vibration during construction.
HumeLink will deliver cheaper and more reliable power for consumers by increasing the amount of renewable energy that be delivered across the national electricity grid and helping to transition Australia to a low carbon future.
The project is being designed and constructed by the delivery partners, HumeLink East: Acciona and GenusPlus Group Ltd Joint Venture (JV) and HumeLink West: UGL and CPB Contractors JV.
