Please find attached correspondence. Apologies, this replaces the version sent within the last hour. Thanks.

I am gravely concerned that there is no serious consideration been given to the biodiversity crisis that is in train in the region and NSW. There appears to be no understanding that an endangered species means that it is in danger of extinction.
This HTP proponent has used the Biodiversity Assessment Method and the Biodiversity Development Assessment Report to identify hundreds of thousands of biodiversity credits generated by the HTP. This reflects a major impact on biodiversity.
But in the September 2025 Biodiversity Factsheet it states "The Hunter Transmission Project may affect biodiversity and natural habitats." This is clearly absurd.
The EnergyCo has no ecological understanding. The fact sheet also states: To make sure the work is focused on the most important areas, EnergyCo will help develop a Conservation Investment Strategy (CIS) for the Hunter region. What role will they play?
The CIS and the Strategic Offsets Delivery Agreement (SODA) documents should have been part of the public consultation.
There has been no serious consideration of more naturepositive options, including an upgrade using existing transmission easements.

Please refer to attached submission.

My submission is a comment on the Hunter Transmission Project Application number SSI-70610456 relating particularly to the Traffic and Transport Impact Assessment.
I live on Watagan Road in Martinsville. This is a very narrow winding road. Significant roadworks are proposed to allow for very large trucks to access the Hunter Transmission Project during construction. These roadworks are proposed for a particularly narrow and winding section between Martinsville Road and my property and a number of other properties that are on Watagan road towards the Watagan National Park.

I am concerned about the impact of the roadworks on:
a) my ability to get to work and leave my property and return in a timely way
b) timely access for ambulances and other emergency services.

Ambulances and emergency services need to access Watagan road especially with incidents related to residents and the recreational use of the Watagan National Park.
I have required an ambulance for medical emergencies several times in recent years.
There was a major bushfire that affected my property and a number of other properties when a strong wind blew a power pole down in 2019.
There do not appear to be any viable detours suitable for two wheel drive vehicles that can be set up between Watagan Road Martinsville and Cooranbong for residents who live on Watagan Road above the proposed roadworks.
When there are to be access issues I require prior communication and advance notice to allow for planning.

I object to the project.

Please see attached submission.