Community members are invited to have their say on the proposed Kiewa Valley Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project – formally known as the Trina BESS – with the planning application now open for public comment.
The application is being assessed by the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) as the responsible authority for the project.
Alpine Shire Council Mayor, Sarah Nicholas, encouraged residents to take the time to review the proposal and make a submission to DTP.
“We know the BESS proposals in Dederang have generated a lot of community interest, particularly around their location and potential impacts,” she said.
“As with the previous proposal, this is once again an opportunity to have your say. Council is not the authority assessing this application, so providing your feedback to the Department is vital.
“However, we are also keen to understand the views of our community – so we invite you to send us a copy of your submission to help inform future advocacy and conversations.”
Submissions can be made via the Department’s planning portal by visiting: https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/planning-approvals/ministerial-permits-register/ministerial-permits/a253705a-04a3-ef11-8a69-000d3ad1b913.
