General News
12 November, 2025
All power in VicGrid hands
VICGRID has taken over planning Victoria’s electricity transmission network, with a new independent board to oversee its work.
The government authority said: “Victoria’s energy system is undergoing significant change as unreliable coal-fired power stations close and are replaced with affordable and reliable solar and wind generation, backed by batteries and new transmission infrastructure.
VicGrid’s board, appointed by the Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio, will be chaired by veteran energy industry executive Steve Rieniets.
The change means VicGrid now has ultimate responsibility for major projects like the Western Renewables Link and VNI West. AusNet Services remains responsible for the design, approvals, construction and operation of WRL. TCV, which is overseeing the delivery of VNI West, will now transfer to VicGrid which will also manage network connections.
“The timely delivery of transmission infrastructure is crucial to make sure all Victorians have reliable and affordable power, but it’s also crucial that this work is well planned and well managed,” said VicGrid CEO Alistair Parker said. “We need to really listen to landholders (and) local communities.” he said.