Alpine Shire Council is encouraging local residents to provide feedback to the Victorian Government on a proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) development in Dederang.
The Victorian Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) is responsible for assessing the proposals, and formal public submissions are now open for the development proposed by Mint Renewables.
Mayor, Sarah Nicholas said it was an important opportunity for the community to have their voices heard.
“Council is not the decision-maker on these projects, but we strongly encourage anyone with an interest to make a formal submission to the Department of Transport and Planning,” she said.
The proposed BESS developments would provide large-scale battery storage, supporting the transition to renewable energy by storing excess electricity and releasing it when demand is high.
The first project, proposed by Mint Renewables, is currently on public notice. The second project is expected to enter the public consultation phase at a later date.
Council’s submission is one of many that DTP will consider as part of their assessment process. However, the final decision rests with the State Government.
Formal submissions can be made by emailing development.approvals@transport.vic.gov.au.
Submissions close on Thursday, 13 February 2025.
