Two major transmission line projects promise cleaner, more sustainable energy for Victoria and NSW. But some western Victorian locals fear the infrastructure will ruin the landscape and their lifestyle.
Le Péché Gourmand co-owner Marie Williams says she fears it is these farmers who could pack up and leave the region if AusNet's plans go ahead and, consequently, crush her customer base."If the farmers aren't there anymore, we lose half our customers."
"Looking at towers isn't the most pleasant thing. It's hard to grasp how far it'll go and how much it's going to affect the region," she said.Last week further plans for another transmission line through western Victoria were released by AEMO and Transgrid.Pitched as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by the energy operators, the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West power link aims to allow the two states to share electricity.
"Energy costs form a large part of the household budget so most people would support this concept," Councillor McRae said. Deputy Mayor Jen Bray told ABC Ballarat Breakfast the council was "not opposed to renewable energy", but how it was delivered was important. "We acknowledge the importance of considering all reasonably practicable route refinement options, which may, in exceptional circumstances, include partial undergrounding short distances," he said.If the projects come to fruition as planned, Newlyn potato farmer Kain Richardson's property will be surrounded by transmission lines, and have the VNI West transmission station at his "back doorstep".Farmer Kain Richardson's property in the town of Newlyn.
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