Project updateAusgrid is progressing with plans to lay a new 132,000 volt underground electricity cable from Kingsford to Randwick. A set of spare conduits (plastic pipes) will alsobe installed for a future second cable.

As outlined in our April newsletter, Ausgrid’s substation in Randwick is supplied by two fluid-filled 132,000 volt underground cables from a substation in Waterloo. These cables are over 40 years old and must be replaced before they become unreliable.

The new cables would be connected to the next closest supply point to Randwick with available connection points. This is our Kingsford substation.

An environmental assessment (known as a Review of Environmental Factors or REF) has been prepared for the preferred cable route and is now on display.

This newsletter provides an update on the project and information on how you can view and make a submission on the REF.

You have received this newsletter because you live or work near the preferred cable route or one of the substations shown on the map over the page.

Key dates

Now REF on exhibition

27 September 2018REF exhibition closes

Late October 2018 Target for project approval

Late 2018Target for start of construction

Late September – early October 2018 REF submissions reviewed

November 2018Target for appointment of construction contractor and preparation of detailed design

Late 2019/early 2020 Construction complete

Contacting usYou are welcome to contact us with any enquiries:

Call 1800 604 765 (free call from fixed phones) Email majorprojects@ausgrid.com.auVisit ausgrid.com.au/kingsfordtorandwick

Interpreter service 131 450

Project investigations In the last few months, you may have noticed Ausgrid doing investigation work along the preferred route to locate existing underground utility services and assess ground conditions.

The information collected has been used to identify suitable locations in roads for the new cables.

Community feedback Since our last newsletter, we have continued liaising with the community and key stakeholders about the project.

This process involved seeking community feedback on the preferred cable route and construction process.

Thank you to those who have provided feedback to date. The main areas of community interest are around route selection, electric and magnetic fields (EMF), cost and construction impacts.

Detailed information about the potential impacts associated with the construction, operation and maintenance of the new cables is in the REF, along with mitigation measures to address them.

The most commonly asked questions and our answers are available on our project web page.

Project assessment and approvalAusgrid is the approving authority for the work under the NSW Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.

As part of the approval process, an environmental assessment has been prepared.

The REF is now on exhibition and Ausgrid encourages further community comments on the proposal. Ausgrid will consider all feedback prior to the project being assessed for construction approval.

Next stepsFollowing the REF exhibition period, Ausgrid will review and consider all submissions and prepare a report. The project will then be determined for approval based on the information in the REF.

Subject to planning approval, construction would start in late 2018 and be completed by late 2019/early 2020.

You will receive an update after the environmental assessment is complete and a summary of the submissions has been prepared. This will be available on the project web page.

Ausgrid encourages your comments and enquiries at any time via the contact details below.

Project timeline

Late 17–early 18 Mar – Aug ‘18 Jun - Oct ‘18 Oct - late ‘18 Late ‘18 - early ‘20

Investigating available routes for new cables.Early meetings with key stakeholders.

Project planning

Information sessions to introduce project and receive input from the community.

Feedback used by Ausgrid to finalise construction plans.

Community input on preferred route

CURRENT STAGE

Site investigations. REF prepared on preferred cable route.REF display.Final community feedback as part of project review.

Environmental assessment (REF)

Project assessed and potentially approved, based on REF.Contractors engaged for cable installation. Community information about construction plans.

Project considered for approval

Trenching, installing conduits and cables.Connecting sections of new cables to the existing network.Reinstating impacted areas.Retiring existing 132,000 volt cables.

Construction

View the environmental assessmentThe REF is on public exhibition until Thursday 27 September 2018. You can submit feedback via the form on our project web page. Alternatively, you can contact us and we can send you a form.

There are a number of ways you can read the REF:

In personPrinted copies of the REF are available at:

Randwick City Library30 Frances St, Randwick

Ausgrid570 George St – at reception, Bathurst Street entrance.

Webausgrid.com.au/kingsfordtorandwick

Ask questions Members of the project team will be available to discuss the REF with you at:

Venue The Randwick Club, The Vu roomAddress 135 Alison Road, RandwickDate Tuesday 18 September, 2018Time 4pm to 7pm

No appointment is necessary, just drop in. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the contact information below.

A similar cable project in progress

Kingsford to Randwick cable project

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