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Sugarloaf Pipeline Project - Timeline

June 2007 Initial Feasibility Study
July 2007 Sugarloaf Pipeline Project announced as part of the Victorian Government's Water Plan

Sugarloaf Pipeline Project Team formed

First round of community information sessions
Oct - Dec 2007 Planning and approvals process commenced

Landowner consultation commenced

Field studies undertaken

EES Referral submitted

Agency Reference Group formed

Second round of community information sessions

Third round of community information sessions
Dec 2007 Construction partner selected

EES Referral decision
Jan 2008 Negotiations with impacted landowners for land access and compensation commences
Feb 2008 Preferred pipeline corridor options released

Expert Advisory Committee appointed by Planning Minister

Project Impact Assessment (PIA) public exhibition and comment period commences
Mar 2008 Landowner Advisory Panel formed

Fourth round of community information sessions

Public comment period concludes
Apr 2008 Expert Advisory Committee consider public submissions and prepare report for Planning Minister
From Apr 2008 Expert Advisory Committee provide report to Minister for Planning and Federal Minister for Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts

Relevant Federal and State Ministers make approval decision

Pipeline construction commences

Reinstatement commences
Mid 2010 Pipeline to be completed

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For more information about the Sugarloaf Pipeline Project:
Call toll free - 1800 453 753 or contact us online.

For more information about the Food Bowl Modernisation Project:
Contact the Department of Sustainability and Environment Call Centre -136 186

For more information on The Next Stage of the Government's Water Plan:
Visit Our Water, Our Future
View the 12 month progress report