TransGrid project to inject funds

Economic forecasts estimate TransGrid’s Far North NSW Project could contribute more than $100 million to Gross Regional Product.
TransGrid executive general manager Michael Gatt said construction activity as part of TransGrid’s Far North NSW Project would provide significant flow-on economic benefits for the local community.
“Forecasts estimate more than 200 staff would be employed at the height of project construction,” Mr Gatt said.
“Local communities can expect increased spending in the region through demand for accommodation and associated services,” he said.
“In addition to specialist construction crews, it is anticipated a workforce of local contractors would be required for earthworks, material provisions, fencing and the construction of access tracks.”
A reliable electricity supply is essential in maintaining the lifestyle, job security and employment opportunities in Far North NSW.
The Environmental Assessment for the project is now on public display.
Hard copies of the Environmental Assessment will be available for review at the TransGrid’s Tenterfield Site Office and Tenterfield Shire Council otherwise online at majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/
Information Days will be held during
the Environmental Assessment’s public exhibition as part of TransGrid’s ongoing community consultation process.
Sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 20, from 12pm to 7pm at the Tenterfield Memorial Hall, Molesworth Street, Tenterfield and on Wednesday, September 21, from 11am to 7pm at the Mingoola Hall, “Walleroo”, Tenterfield.
Submissions on the project must reach the Department of Planning and Infrastructure by close of business on Monday, October 24.
Further details on the submissions process is available at www.planning.nsw.gov.au/