Eastlink: The Interconnection of NSW and Queensland Electricity Grids with a High Voltage Powerlink

Eastlink: The Interconnection of NSW and Queensland Electricity Grids with a High Voltage Powerlink

December 1995

© Commonwealth of Australia 1995
ISBN 0642235627

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Membership of the Committee (PDF 16KB)
 
Terms of Reference (PDF 14KB)
 
List of Appendixes (PDF 21KB)
 
Abbreviations (PDF 12KB)
 
Conduct of the Inquiry (PDF 14KB)
 
Executive Summary (PDF 32KB)
 
Preface - The Electricity Industry in Australia (PDF 16KB)
 
Chapter 1 - Eastlink proposal (PDF 43KB)

Background
General Concept
Project Rationale
Benefits of Interconnection
The Authorities
Commonwealth Involvement
Technical Specifications
Costs
Route Selection Process
Western Corridor Selected
Easement Acquisition
Work Program and Commissioning
Role of the Committee
 
Chapter 2 - Health and EMF (PDF 83KB)

Introduction
Scientific Research
Secondary Reviews of ENT Research
Power Authorities' Position
Community Concerns
Conflicting Scientific Views Presented in Evidence
Effect Of EWs On Stock And Crops
Conclusions
 
Chapter 3 - Environmental impacts (PDF 77KB)

Definitions
Power Authorities' Position
Broad Environmental Benefits
Community Concerns
Heritage
Environmental Impact
Statement
Conclusions
 
Chapter 4 - Social and local economic impacts (PDF 112KB)

Introduction
Impact on Agricultural Land
Local Economic Impact
Compensation
Social Impact
Community Consultation
The Impact of the Consultation Process
Conclusions
 
Chapter 5 - Economic considerations (PDF 43KB)

Net Economic Benefits
Concerns Expressed In Submissions
ABARE Analysis
Conclusions
 
Chapter 6 - Electricity consumption and greenhouse (PDF 42KB)

Introduction
Power Authority Position
Community Concerns
Conclusions
 
Chapter 7 - Renewable alternatives (PDF 49KB)

Community Opinion
Other Solutions - Demand Management & Energy Conservation
Tully Millstream Hydro-Electric Augmentation Project
Conclusion
 
Minority report - Senator John Woodley (PDF 32KB)
 
Appendix 1 - List Of Organisations And Individuals Who Made Submissions (PDF 41KB)
 
Appendix 2 - List Of Public Hearings, Briefings And Inspections (PDF 24KB)
 
Appendix 3 - List Of Witnesses (PDF 29KB)

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Senate Standing Committees on Economics
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Email: economics.sen@aph.gov.au