“It is time to put an end to the lines on a map that are tormenting people’s lives” – Nationals to scrap 500kv transmission lines

An elected Nationals Government will scrap the Minns Labor Government’s proposed construction of 500kv transmission lines from Walcha to Bayswater. The Nationals will cap the over-budget and delayed New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) at its current level and prioritise upgrades to existing infrastructure if necessary. Nationals Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell said the…