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[ May 13, 2009; 12:00 pm; ] Powerlink have advised (indirectly) that the submissions period for the draft EIS will close 13th May.

[ March 27, 2009; 12:00 pm; ] We have heard (indirectly) that Powerlink have advised that the official release date for the draft EIS is 27th March, and submissions will close 13th May.

There is still time to request a hard copy if necessary and you will need to contact Powerlink directly.

The Powerlink Proposal
The Project entails construction, operation, and maintenance of a 275 kV double circuit transmission line and substation in order to provide high voltage reinforcement of the northern Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions.  Powerlink proposes to commence construction in 2012 if their proposal is approved.
One Feasible Alternative
The load forecasts predict an estimated a deficit [...]

The following letter was sent to Stuart Topp, Powerlink 9 March regarding detail required on the environmental studies Powerlink undertook in the preparation of the draft EIS.
Dear Stuart
As you are aware, the residents in the Eerwah Vale and Ridgewood community take the preservation of the environment very seriously and are deeply concerned with the impact [...]

PAGE is holding a candidates forum in the run up to this very important State election. The candidates will be asked to respond (limited to 2 minutes per answer) to specific questions relating to the Powerlink project and their answers will then be voted on by the audience.
The second half of the forum will be [...]

For those of us who have lived with cancer, who have just been diagnosed, or have lost loved ones from cancer, we know only too well the ramifications of living close to high voltage transmission lines. It is a very serious matter what Powerlink are proposing to impose in our backyards. I wonder what the [...]

The map below is from the South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program 2008 – 26. It shows the proposed new powerlines and easements that are planned by Powerlink (transmission) and Energex (distribution) in the Northern section of the Sunshine Coast. Click on the image to get the full picture.

PAGE recommends that you investigate with [...]

Last year Powerlink sent me a letter that an 275,000kV high voltage transmission line would pass through our family property in Eerwah Vale. I felt really angry and worried. I have a pacemaker and the doctor warned me that Cardiac Pacemakers are affected by electromagnetic fields emitted by 110-400kV lines and can cause severe chest [...]

Powerlink propose to place 2 huge towers at each fenceline of our 50 acre property, virtually cutting our land in half, and placing 275kv transmission lines within 120 metres of our existing home, and the same distance from our future home site.
Our plans to build our dream home on our hill with 360 degree views [...]

After  9 years of research to find our “dream property” to seek a better lifestyle than hectic Sydney, in 2000 we purchased 30 acres in the beautiful Eerwah Vale valley with spectacular views to Mt Eerwah, Mt Cooroy, Point Glorious and surrounding green forest.
Of course, our solicitor carried out all the necessary searches for any [...]