Agriculture
31 May, 2024
VNI West planes take to skies in week of route mapping
AERIAL surveys along the proposed VNI West renewable energy transmission line corridor started on Tuesday. Australia Energy Market Operator said the aerial surveys would run for a week in northern areas of Loddon Shire. “Given they are aerial...
AERIAL surveys along the proposed VNI West renewable energy transmission line corridor started on Tuesday.
Australia Energy Market Operator said the aerial surveys would run for a week in northern areas of Loddon Shire.
“Given they are aerial surveys only, we don’t not expect any public disruptions or impacts,” they said.
“The surveys will capture high resolution elevation and geographic data, important input to TCV’s ongoing work to assess potential environmental and cultural heritage impacts as we continue to refine the route for VNI West.”
Meanwhile, TCV said it had not commenced discussions with landholders around compensation for the easement. “Once we have narrowed down the draft corridor to a preferred easement, expected to be by the end of September, we will commence conversations regarding an ‘option for easement’ with landholders who are directly impacted - where the preferred easement crosses their land.
“An independent qualified valuer with experience in compensation will assess the compensation for the easement on a property-by-property basis.
“In preparation for this phase of the project, valuers working on behalf of TCV may be spotted as they drive around the area carrying out background research on property.”