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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