Environment assessment process decided

The VMFRP has been formally advised of the outcomes of the environmental referrals process for each of the nine project sites. The environmental referrals process aims to assess the potential environmental impacts or effects of a proposed project.

The outcomes were as follows:

Gunbower

• Environment Report
• EPBC Controlled Action

Guttrum Benwell

• Environment Report
• EPBC Controlled Action

Vinifera 

• Environment Report
• EPBC Controlled Action

Nyah 

• Environment Report
• EPBC Controlled Action

Burra 

• Environment Report
• EPBC Controlled Action

Belsar

• Environmental Effects Statement
• EPBC Controlled Action

Hattah North 

• Environmental Effects Statement
• EPBC Controlled Action

Wallpolla   

• Environmental Effects Statement
• EPBC Controlled Action

Lindsay Island

• Environmental Effects Statement
• EPBC Controlled Action

Details of the decisions can be found on the DELWP website at www.planning.vic.gov.au/environment-assessment/referrals-and-decisions

In early 2021, the VMFRP team will commence working with stakeholders and the broader community to meet the requirements of the environmental assessment process.

Until then, the VMFRP team wishes everyone a safe and happy Christmas and New Year break. We look forward to working with you in 2021.