A NSW Government website

HTP regional reference group

Hunter Transmission Project regional reference group

A regional reference group for the HTP held its first meeting on 5 February 2024.

The reference group plays a significant role in facilitating strategic discussions between EnergyCo and the Hunter region community. Early engagement for the HTP continues ahead of an extensive approval pathway during 2024/2025.  

The group consists of:  

NameOrganisationContact
Bob Pynsent (independent chair)Former Cessnock Mayor and Hunter Joint Organisation ChairEmail
Mayor Sue MooreSingleton City CouncilEmail
Mayor Jay SuvaalCessnock City CouncilEmail
Mayor Kay FraserLake Macquarie City CouncilEmail
Samantha Martin-WilliamsRegional representative (Business)Email
Nathan TowneyRegional representative (Aboriginal)Email
Craig AndersonRegional representative (Environment)Email
John SullivanCommunity representative (Singleton)Email
Prof Phillip O’NeillCommunity representative (Cessnock)Email
Dianne CrosdaleCommunity representative (Lake Macquarie)Email

The reference group will provide a platform for collaborative discussions on crucial aspects of the HTP including the project design, community views, minimising impacts on landowners and the environment, and maximising benefits for the Hunter community.

Read the media release.

Learn more

Community members were invited to have their say on the HTP preliminary corridor until 18 Dec

Back to the Hunter Transmission Project overview

How EnergyCo is working with the HTP community

A list of questions and answers about the HTP

More resources about the Hunter Transmission Project

Contact us

If you have any questions about the Hunter Transmission Project or would like to provide feedback, please contact us.

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 1800 645 972 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)

You can also register for email updates here