Farmers Force ElectraNet to Rethink South Australia’s Major Transmission Project Route
South Australian farmers are successfully influencing the route of a significant transmission project, pushing ElectraNet to reassess its plans for the Northern Transmission Project (NTx South). The original proposal included four corridors through high-yield cropping land between Bundey and Adelaide’s northern suburbs. However, local concerns over the impact on agricultural productivity have led to a new investigation area being opened up east of Eudunda.ElectraNet's Len Schoots explained that community feedback has prompted a shift in focus for NTx South. The network company is now considering additional feasible land areas that better align with the expectations of local communities, particularly farmers who rely on these fertile regions for their livelihoods. This change reflects a gro...