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TG Ref: TG ID P2020/0034
Proposal: Bowdens Silver Mine (SSD 5765) - Invitation to Comment

Thank you for referring to TransGrid for review.

Please be advised of the following comments:

Property Comments:
• Given the 59km stretch of pipeline, any intersections with TransGrid infrastructure and easements within that stretch will need to comply with our easement terms and also receive TransGrid’s consent.

• As with the road re-location, the relevant roads authority will provide comment on the proposal and we should be privy to any decisions made that intersect our infrastructure.

• As always, if there is no impact on TG easements or freehold land, then the proponent is free to do as they please. But we encourage that TransGrid’s future network expansion intentions are factored into any decisions.


Environmental Comments:
Section 2.1.3 of the EIS states that:
“Bowdens Silver would seek to finalise approval in accordance with Part 5 of the EP&A Act from TransGrid for the re-alignment. This agreement would be finalised prior to commencing operations within the Mine Site.”
“An approval to construct the required 132kV power transmission line to the Mine Site would be sought separately in accordance with Part 5 of the EP&A Act. It should be noted that assessment of the power supply infrastructure and associated works is not included here but would be addressed in a future application to the relevant energy provider.”

TransGrid will not be seeking any approval for the existing transmission line relocation or new power supply (132kV transmission line) under Part 5 of the EP&A Act.
It is the responsibility of the proponent to ensure that all works associated with their project, including relocation of the transmission lines and grid connection works, are included in the development approval for the overall Silver Mine project.

TransGrid has had initial discussions with the mine for both the TL relocation and power supply. As indicated in the EIS, TransGrid will need to enter into formal agreements (Modification Agreement and a Connection Agreement) with the mine to undertake further scoping and finalise the works to support both the load supply and the TL relocation .

If you have any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact our team.