猎人传输项目面临危害66种物种和7个生态系统的反弹,尽管项目的目标是清洁能源。
The Hunter Transmission Project faces backlash for endangering 66 species and seven ecosystems, despite its clean energy goals.
生物多样性理事会这一保护团体警告说,亨特传输项目可能对66个受威胁物种和7个生态社区造成不可逆转的损害,尽管承认需要可再生能源基础设施,却批评其通过森林和保护区的路线。
A conservation group, the Biodiversity Council, has warned the Hunter Transmission Project could cause irreversible harm to 66 threatened species and seven ecological communities, criticizing its route through forests and conservation areas despite acknowledging the need for renewable energy infrastructure.
170多份公众来文就环境、文化和社会影响提出了关切,包括与第一民族群体磋商不足。
Over 170 public submissions raised concerns about environmental, cultural, and social impacts, including inadequate consultation with First Nations groups.
虽然有些人认为该项目对于该地区的清洁能源转型至关重要,但开发商EnergyCo表示正在审查反,并计划在2026年初发布更新的设计和响应,并指出大多数基础设施将位于以前受破坏的土地上.
While some support the project as vital for the region’s clean energy transition, EnergyCo, the developer, said it is reviewing feedback and plans to release updated designs and responses in early 2026, noting most infrastructure will be on previously disturbed land.