HumeLink is a new 500kV transmission line which will connect Wagga Wagga, Bannaby and Maragle.
It is one of the state’s largest energy infrastructure projects, with about 360 km of proposed new transmission lines, and new or upgraded infrastructure at three locations.
Why do we need HumeLink?
To meet our future energy demands, Australia needs to transition to a greater mix of low-emission renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar. HumeLink will deliver a cheaper, more reliable and more sustainable grid by increasing the amount of renewable energy that can be delivered across the national electricity grid, helping to transition Australia to a low carbon future.
Project benefits:
Reliable power: NSW households will have greater access to reliable and affordable electricity
Economic growth: HumeLink will unlock the full capacity of the expanded Snowy Hydro Scheme and enable greater sharing of energy across the eastern states.
Cleaner, sustainable future: HumeLink will enable more renewable energy generation to enter the market, supporting Australia’s emissions reduction targets
Jobs and opportunities: the project will create more than 1000 construction jobs
Economic growth: contribute to economic activity in regional NSW, generating major benefits for local communities along the route.
Project objectives
When completed, HumeLink aims to:
Increase the transfer capacity between southern NSW and major load centres within NSW (Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong)
Reinforce stability and reliability of the transmission network
Facilitate transition of the network to new generation sources
If you are interested in learning more about the HumeLink project and the EIS, please join the Transgrid team at their upcoming community information sessions.
In-person events will be held along the project alignment between 21st February-9th March. In these sessions, you will have the opportunity to hear from key members of the project, ask questions, provide feedback, and learn about the technical studies in the Environmental Impact Statement.
Riverina sessions
Tumut
21st February 11am - 1pm, 4pm - 6pm
Adelong
22nd February 11am - 1pm
Wagga Wagga
23rd February 11am - 1pm, 4pm - 6pm
Tarcutta
27 February 4pm - 6pm
Tumbarumba
28 February 11am - 1pm, 4pm - 6pm
Batlow
1 March 11am - 1pm
Gundagai
2 March 11am - 1pm