Local communities across NSW are being encouraged to review and provide detailed feedback on the Environmental Impact Statement for the Victoria to NSW Interconnector West project.

This critical infrastructure development will connect the electricity grids of NSW and Victoria to deliver significant benefits for consumers.

Transgrid is delivering the NSW section of the project and has released the comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement as part of the mandatory planning approval process.

The project involves constructing a 500 kV double-circuit overhead transmission line specifically designed to unlock more affordable and cleaner renewable energy for millions of Australian consumers.

VNI West Project Director Colin Mayer emphasised the crucial importance of ongoing community input in helping to shape the project's development and implementation.

"Transgrid would like to thank local communities and landowners whose local knowledge and valuable insights have been instrumental in helping to shape the project to date," Mr Mayer said.

The Environmental Impact Statement represents a major milestone in the comprehensive planning process, providing detailed analysis of potential environmental, economic and social impacts of the project.

The document includes 18 supporting specialist studies covering critical areas such as Aboriginal heritage, biodiversity, visual amenity and bushfire safety across the project corridor.

Mr Mayer encouraged all interested parties to actively engage with the consultation process and make their voices heard during this important exhibition period.

"Public exhibition of the Environmental Impact Statement provides the community, landowners and key stakeholders with the information they need to make an informed submission about the project.

"I encourage all interested parties to review the potential impacts and proposed measures to address them and have their say," he said.

The public exhibition period offers an important opportunity for community members to thoroughly examine the proposed project and its wide-ranging implications before making submissions.

This consultation process ensures that local concerns and insights are carefully considered as part of the approval process for this nation-critical infrastructure project.

To view the Environmental Impact Statement and make a submission, the public can visit the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure website and search for SSI-72887208.

Submissions remain open until 29 August 2025, providing ample time for community members to review the extensive documentation and formulate their detailed responses.

For additional information about the VNI West project, interested parties can visit the dedicated project website at: https://www.transgrid.com.au/projects-innovation/vni-west