TRANSMISSION Company Victoria’s meeting with disgruntled councils switched to an online format on Friday as dozens of protesters gathered outside Wycheproof Town Hall.
“On the advice of Victoria Police, Buloke Shire Council moved the meeting online due to concerns about protest activity—despite TCV representatives travelling to the region as part of our ongoing council engagement,” the AEMO company said.
“We remain committed to ongoing dialogue with councils to ensure input meaningfully shapes the planning and delivery of the project.
“Council meetings are one of several ways TCV listens to feedback, strengthens our understanding of local issues, and works to ensure the project delivers long-term benefits for regional communities.”
Buloke and Gannawarra council had voted to oppose the controversial VNI West renewable energy transmission line “in its current form”. “The meeting was organised in response to recent public statements of opposition from both councils regarding the VNI West project. It was intended as an opportunity to listen to concerns, provide clarity on key issues, and set shared expectations for how engagement will be conducted going forward,” it said.