Landholders along the alignment of the Western Renewables Link have begun receiving compensation offers before the energy transmission project has been fully assessed or received approval to proceed.
abc.net.au/news/western-renewables-link-vni-west-compensation-valuations-ausnet/102775896A central Victorian council in the path of a proposed high-voltage transmission line says it is "disturbed" by developments in the project.AusNet has begun sending compensation valuations to landholders in the path of the Western Renewables Link
"It is hasty to put out this information on compensation," Hepburn Shire Council Mayor Brian Hood said.Nearby council Moorabool Shire has also made public statements against the "troubled" project. AusNet said the compensation evaluations were being distributed to allow landholders sufficient time to consider offers, seek independent advice, and discuss property access arrangements.Moorabool and Central Highlands Power Alliance is encouraging landholders to continue refusing AusNet access onto their properties and not to discuss compensation."There needs to be a proper process created for building transmission lines in Victoria.
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