WRL Environment Effects Statement information guides

Published on 17 July 2025

Western Renewables Link Environment Effects Statement information guides

Public exhibition of the Western Renewables Link (WRL) Environment Effects Statement (EES) is open for the next five weeks, closing 22 August 2025.

The EES exhibition process formally began on 30 June and is now available to view on the WRL website. Anyone can make a submission during the exhibition period.

“The amount of information in the EES will leave many people feeling overwhelmed,” Mayor, Cr Paul Tatchell said.

“Council has developed guides on upcoming community sessions in Moorabool Shire, and an example EES submission structure to help get our community members started.”

The EES Information Guide and EES Submission Structure Guide are now available on Council’s website and at Council’s Customer Service centres in Ballan, Darley and the Lerderderg Library in Bacchus Marsh.

Council is also supporting the Western Victoria Community Alliance with its EES community drop-in sessions in the coming weeks. At the sessions, community volunteers will assist locals with structuring and lodging submissions.

Thursday 24 July 4pm-8pm
Lerderderg Library, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh 3340

Thursday 31 July 4pm-7.30pm
Myrniong Hall, 6 Short Street, Myrniong 3341

Saturday 2 August, 10am-1.30pm
Ballan Council Chambers, 15 Stead Street, Ballan 3342

“It is vital that impacted community members consider providing submissions to share how this project will continue to affect them if it goes ahead,” Cr Tatchell said.

To access Council’s EES community information guides and webinars, visit moorabool.vic.gov.au/transmissionlines

To view the EES documentation online visit

westernrenewableslink.com.au/planning/ees-landing/

To access detailed information on the EES process and lodging submissions, visit engage.vic.gov.au/project