EnergyCo is committed to genuine community engagement
That means working closely with all stakeholders to minimise the impacts of the HTP on people and the environment and to maximise the benefits of the project for the Hunter community.
We're talking to affected individuals and groups. We value their opinions and try to address their concerns.
We're engaging with the local Aboriginal community to make sure the HTP doesn’t affect any sensitive cultural areas.
We're consulting with environment groups to minimise impacts on endangered ecological communities and threatened species, and to deliver strategic offsets that improve biodiversity values in the Hunter.
We're also seeking input from recreation groups, making every effort to align or realign the transmission line to minimise any disruption to recreation activities in the State forests.
With the community’s help, we want to get the details right as we continue to refine the project ahead of its environmental impact assessment.

Ways to get involved
Join us at one of our upcoming drop-in sessions where you can chat with the project team about the latest HTP updates, the environmental impact statement being prepared and early findings from some of the impact assessments. Come along to stay informed and have your say.
Cooranbong Community Hall
Monday 24 March, 3 pm to 6 pm
614 Freemans Drive, Cooranbong, NSW 2265
Performance Arts Culture Cessnock
Tuesday 25 March, 3 pm to 6 pm
198/202 Vincent St, Cessnock NSW 2325
Club Singleton
Wednesday 26 March, 3 pm to 6 pm
33 William St, Singleton NSW 2330
Join us online to learn more about key topics of interest as we plan the HTP.
Webinar: Bushfire assessment
Tuesday 18 March, 6 pm to 7 pm
Learn more about the bushfire risk assessment process and our early findings.
Consultation is an important part of our environmental assessment process. Surveys are one way we seek feedback on specific activities or decisions that can be shaped by community feedback.
Survey: Share your thoughts on the Wishing Well
The Wishing Well is a historical site located on Martinsville Hill Road within the Jilliby State Conservation Area. We’re seeking community input on how best to commemorate the site. Share your thoughts on what the Wishing Well means to you and how its heritage can be remembered by completing our survey.
Working with potentially affected landholders
We have a dedicated local team available to work with potentially affected landowners. We’re available to meet, provide information and support, and answer questions.
We are talking with landowners to understand how land is used and identify other possible property impacts or concerns. This will inform potential improvements to the design of the project. This could include avoiding dwellings and high value land, minimising fragmentation of blocks, limiting construction access and other amenity issues.
Read more about support for landowners
Read more about land and easement acquisition and compensation
Hunter first to maximise benefits for our community
In addition to providing clean and reliable electricity, the HTP will support economic growth in the Hunter to leave a positive legacy.
We’ll harness and build on the region’s diverse economic skill base and provide opportunities for the Hunter community to share in the benefits of the project. That means:
- working with councils and the community to fund local projects
- providing strategic benefit payments to private landowners hosting transmission infrastructure on top of any compensation for easements
- increasing income and employment opportunities for local Aboriginal communities in line with the First Nations Guidelines
- employing as many locals as possible
- prioritising the purchase of goods and services from Hunter businesses
- creating education and training opportunities for the local community
- delivering strategic offsets to improve biodiversity values in the region
- enhancing recreational facilities in the state forests.
These initiatives will take a Hunter first approach with suggestions from the community.
Next steps
We’re still in the planning stages of the project. We’ll continue to consult with the community throughout the development of the environmental impact statement (EIS).
To stay informed, you can sign up to our monthly newsletter here. We'll keep you updated on opportunities to have your say and learn more about the potential impacts and benefits of the project. We use online and in-person engagement methods so you can participate at a time that is convenient for you.
The HTP’s next major milestone will be when we lodge its detailed environmental impact statement (EIS) in mid-2025. The EIS will then be placed on public exhibition by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for a minimum of 4 weeks. This is when you can make a formal submission to provide your feedback.
Hunter Transmission Project regional reference group
A regional reference group for the HTP held its first meeting on 5 February 2024.
Learn more
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