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  • About us
    • Who we are A dependable partner to millions of Australians, we’re the backbone that energy suppliers rely on.
    • What we do We operate and manage the high voltage electricity transmission network in NSW and the ACT.
    • Our approach By leading the transition to a clean energy future, we aim to make a better power system for Australians.
    • Leadership Our directors and executive team have a wealth of combined experience across the energy industry.
    • Our history Since the 1950's, our network has developed to meet the growing needs of energy consumers.
    • Network Our network extends throughout NSW and the ACT, with connections to Queensland and Victoria.
    • Regulatory framework In the National Energy Market, our operations are governed by a number of institutions.
    • Suppliers We invest in building sustainable working relationships with all our procurement partners.
    • Our culture We focus on making services affordable, prioritising safety, and delivering for our customers.
    • Debt Investors We provide information for our registered debt investors
  • Safety
    • Living and working near transmission lines To ensure the safety and reliability of our transmission network, we routinely inspect our transmission poles, towers and lines to assess their condition.
    • Look up and Live The Look up and Live mobile app helps minimise contact and reduce the risk of injury when you are planning work near powerlines.
    • Managing bush fire risk Annual inspections are an important part of our comprehensive maintenance program, and ensure the transmission network is safe for our staff and the community.
    • Workplace safety The safety and welfare of our people, delivery partners, and the broader community is our highest priority.
  • Community
    • Landowners Our community engagement teams consult with landowners and residents across our network and along proposed project routes.
    • Social licence program We are undertaking a program of initiatives to build social licence and deliver better outcomes for impacted communities. We have a range of current key work streams.
    • Stakeholder engagement We are dedicated to continuously improving our engagement with key stakeholders to support our decision making and deliver community benefits.
    • Cultural heritage and reconciliation Implementing our Reconciliation Action Plan contributes to creating a more equitable future.
    • Environment Integrating sustainability principles across our operations helps to protect our communities.
    • Community Partnerships Program Our Community Partnerships Program benefits areas where our assets are located or under development.
    • Sponsorships & Partnerships Promoting diversity and inclusion is a key component of our sponsorship program.
    • Transgrid Discovery Hub The Transgrid Discovery Hub allow a consistent and accessible point of connection with community, landowners, and businesses in the Wagga and surrounding areas.
  • Energy
    transition
    • Building a better power system through system security and operability With the closure of Liddell power station in April 2023 and the planned 2025 closure of the Eraring Power Station, Transgrid is on the frontline of making profound changes to maintain system strength and ensure the safe and secure operation of the power system.
    • Fostering the clean energy workforce of the future The shift to a clean energy future isn't just about changing how we generate electricity—it's also about creating job opportunities, upskilling our workforce, and strengthening our regional economy.
    • What are Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) and why are they important for our sustainable future? Learn about the pivotal role of Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) in reshaping NSW’s energy landscape, and explore how Transgrid is at the forefront of this effort.
    • How upskilling Australians could be the gamechanger in accelerating our clean energy transition We explore the skill challenges in clean energy industries, the government's initiatives to address the shortage, the benefits of investing in clean energy skills, and Transgrid's commitment to creating job opportunities in the renewable energy sector.
  • Projects &
    innovation
    • EnergyConnect EnergyConnect is a critical project that will lower power bills for homes and businesses.
    • HumeLink A new 500kV transmission line will carry electricity to customers from new generation sources.
    • Victoria to NSW Interconnector West VNI West is a core component and priority project in AEMO’s 2022 ISP, which confirms the need for short- and longer-term investment to increase the transfer capacity between the states.
    • Mount Piper to Wallerawang Transmission Line Upgrade Project Strengthening the grid to deliver affordable, reliable and clean energy to customers.
    • Wallgrove Grid Battery A 50MW/75MWh lithium ion battery will be installed at Transgrid’s Wallgrove substation in Western Sydney.
    • Queensland-NSW Interconnector The interconnector upgrade will boost interstate power flows and lower energy bills.
    • Powering Sydney's Future Powering Sydney's Future secures the electricity supply for Sydney’s CBD and surrounding suburbs.
    • Network solutions Learn about our other projects which secure ongoing supply for energy customers.
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    • Who we are
    • What we do
    • Our approach
    • Leadership
    • Our history
    • Network
    • Regulatory framework
    • Suppliers
    • Our culture
    • Debt Investors
  • Safety
    • Safety
    • Living and working near transmission lines
    • Look up and Live
    • Managing bush fire risk
    • Workplace safety
  • Community
    • Community
    • Landowners
    • Social licence program
    • Stakeholder engagement
    • Cultural heritage and reconciliation
    • Environment
    • Community Partnerships Program
    • Sponsorships & Partnerships
    • Transgrid Discovery Hub
  • Energy
    transition
    • Energy
      transition
    • Building a better power system through system security and operability
    • Fostering the clean energy workforce of the future
    • What are Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) and why are they important for our sustainable future?
    • How upskilling Australians could be the gamechanger in accelerating our clean energy transition
  • Projects &
    innovation
    • Projects &
      innovation
    • EnergyConnect
    • HumeLink
    • Victoria to NSW Interconnector West
    • Mount Piper to Wallerawang Transmission Line Upgrade Project
    • Wallgrove Grid Battery
    • Queensland-NSW Interconnector
    • Powering Sydney's Future
    • Network solutions
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Our approach to landowner engagement

How we engage

Our engagement approach is centred on the principles of transparency, accessibility, inclusiveness and communication.

Transgrid is committed to continuously improving our engagement to support our decision making and deliver tangible and lasting community benefits, while progressing our work program. 

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Easement Payments

The NSW Government recently announced its Strategic Benefits Payments (SBP) for landowners. Under the SBP scheme, private landowners hosting new high voltage transmission projects critical to the energy transformation and future of the electricity grid will be paid a set rate of $ 200,000 per kilometre of transmission hosted, paid out in annual instalments over 20 years, linked to the Consumer Price Index.

In other words, the SBP is a payment of $10,000 per kilometre of transmission line across privately-owned land, paid annually over a period of 20 years and adjusted for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index. The SBP are in addition to any compensation paid under the Just Terms Compensation Act (1991) and will apply to landowners hosting HumeLink. More information is available on our Easement Payments page.

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Improving engagement – Rod Stowe report

We are pleased to share Mr Stowe’s report; Transgrid's response to the report, as well as Mr Stowe’s response to our approach.

We will continue listen to landowners and community members with the aim of continuously improving how we communicate and provide information.

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Landowner support services

We appreciate that for many the idea of a large tower and transmission line being built on your property may cause stress, anxiety or anger. We also know that some landowners may want to talk to someone independent outside of Transgrid to discuss these concerns.
To offer independent support throughout this process, we have engaged an external service provider, Assure Program. Assure Program has independent counsellors who can provide counselling to interested landowners.
Further details on this service, as well as additional landowner resources, are available on our landowner support and advocacy page. 

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