A top energy expert says there will need to be policy changes before Australia's energy market operator's plans can be reconciled with reality.
"The Dunns Road fire ignited mere kilometres away from where we are," Ms Tobin said in"That fire was terrifying and living through that [makes] you think you're going to lose everything."In the fires, my dad witnessed the 330kV line arc.The 40-year-old is part of a group of landholders affected by HumeLink pushing for the project to be built underground as much as possible.
It says the $3.3 billion project is needed to fully connect an expanded Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro plant, due for completion from 2025.A Transgrid spokeswoman said the company was always vigilant in its maintenance of assets to guard against the risk of bushfires. "Transgrid shares the Australian Energy Regulator's vision to ensure a secure, reliable and affordable energy future for all Australians."
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