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(3) The project has undergone an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process and an Impact Track Development Application (DA) under the Planning and Development Act 2007. The proponents and/or ACT Government undertook consultation prior to, during and following this statutory assessment process.
Consultation commenced in September 2014 where the proponent consulted with adjoining/adjacent land holders, relevant ACT Government agencies, community groups and owners of blocks where the development was to take place. Consultation was undertaken with the lessees of the land at the time.
The EIS and DA were also publicly notified for 35 working days between 5 March 2018 and 26 April 2018. This included letters sent to adjacent land holders and other stakeholders, advertisement on the EPSDD community consultation webpage and erection of several signs along the proposed corridor.
(4) The EIS and supporting studies have considered all potential health impacts in relation to the electric and magnetic fields from the powerlines. The investigations concluded that, due to the height of the lines and distance from dwellings, the electric and magnetic fields (EMF) would be well within the acceptable levels set by Commonwealth and international guidelines. The EIS also concluded that the operation of the project is not expected to change the existing EMF conditions on surrounding properties or pose a significant risk to the community.
(5) This EIS considered a range of risks and environmental matters that could impact on surrounding land uses. The key matters addressed by the EIS included protection of ACT and Commonwealth protected matters, visual amenity, impact on existing and future land use, noise, vibration and air quality. On completion of the EIS process, mitigation measures were proposed to minimise the impacts during the construction and operation stages for the project.
(6) The concerns raised by residents were considered as issues as part of the EIS and DA process and suitable mitigation measures were proposed. The mitigation measures included a commitment to plant screening vegetation up to a height of 4 m along the easement boundary to soften the visual outlook from surrounding residential blocks. The ACT Government will ensure that all EIS commitments are met before the completion of the project.
Roads—upgrades
(Question No 2657)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Transport and City Services, upon notice, on 16 August 2019 (redirected to the Minister for Roads and Active Travel):
What is the timeline of the tender process for the Belconnen Way and Springvale Drive intersection upgrades and what is the (a) deadline for tender confirmation and (b) estimated commencement date for works.
Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
Funding for the Better Intersections program has been allocated across the 2019-2022 financial years.
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