North West Transmission Upgrades major infrastructure project permit

Decision and current permit

The North West Transmission Upgrades Project – Palmerston to Hampshire section major infrastructure project permit (MIP-2026-01) was granted on 10 March 2026.

The decision: Final report and permit 10 March 2026 (PDF, 8.0 MB)

The current North West Transmission Upgrades major infrastructure project permit, incorporating any approved amendments Permit - MIPP-2026-01 - 10 March 2026 (PDF, 1.2 MB)

Approved plans and reports

Any current plans or reports that satisfy Commission managed permit conditions will be listed here.

The plans and reports listed here are for the conditions on the Major Infrastructure Project Permit MIPP-2026-01 only. The proponent must still obtain any relevant approvals or sign-offs required by the Commonwealth's Notification of Approval Decision (EPBC 2022/09247).

Show information about: Condition 1 - Approved plans

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Plans approved by the planning permit - 10 March 2026	Figure A8.1 Hampshire Hills Switching Station Overview (PDF, 8.4 MB) Figure A8.2 Hampshire Hills Switching Station site plan (PDF, 8.0 MB) Figure A8.3 Hampshire Hills Switching Station layout (PDF, 8.0 MB) Figure A8.4 Hampshire Hills Switching Station control room layout (PDF, 6.9 MB) Figure A8.5 Hampshire Hills Switching Station cross sections (PDF, 7.5 MB) Figure A8.6 Overhead transmission line site boundary and adjoining properties (PDF, 18.8 MB) Figure A8.8 Overhead transmission line site plans - project infrastructure (PDF, 54.8 MB) Figure A8.10 Overhead transmission line site plans project infrastructure and property titles (Burnie only) (PDF, 22.1 MB) Figure A8.12 Overhead transmission line site plans - vegetation clearance requirements (PDF, 47.6 MB) Figure 5.3 Access tracks (PDF, 37.4 MB) Figure 6.4 Relocated 110kV overhead transmission line site plans (PDF, 8.3 MB) Figure 6.18 Access tracks and potential watercourse crossings (PDF, 18.9 MB) Part E Appendix A Vegetation Clearance (PDF, 1.4 MB)

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Plans approved by the planning permit - 10 March 2026

Figure A8.1 Hampshire Hills Switching Station Overview (PDF, 8.4 MB)
Figure A8.2 Hampshire Hills Switching Station site plan (PDF, 8.0 MB)
Figure A8.3 Hampshire Hills Switching Station layout (PDF, 8.0 MB)
Figure A8.4 Hampshire Hills Switching Station control room layout (PDF, 6.9 MB)
Figure A8.5 Hampshire Hills Switching Station cross sections (PDF, 7.5 MB)
Figure A8.6 Overhead transmission line site boundary and adjoining properties (PDF, 18.8 MB)
Figure A8.8 Overhead transmission line site plans - project infrastructure (PDF, 54.8 MB)
Figure A8.10 Overhead transmission line site plans project infrastructure and property titles (Burnie only) (PDF, 22.1 MB)
Figure A8.12 Overhead transmission line site plans - vegetation clearance requirements (PDF, 47.6 MB)
Figure 5.3 Access tracks (PDF, 37.4 MB)
Figure 6.4 Relocated 110kV overhead transmission line site plans (PDF, 8.3 MB)
Figure 6.18 Access tracks and potential watercourse crossings (PDF, 18.9 MB)
Part E Appendix A Vegetation Clearance (PDF, 1.4 MB)

Show information about: Condition 2 - Detailed development plans

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Endorsed 28 September 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Detailed Development Plans with vegetation communities, 7 September 2026 - part 1 (PDF, 43.7 MB) MPP-2026-01 - Detailed Development Plans with vegetation communities, 7 September 2026 - part 2 (PDF, 38.8 MB)
Endorsed 28 September 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Detailed Development Plans with vegetation clearance, 7 September 2026 - part 1 (PDF, 44.5 MB) MPP-2026-01 - Detailed Development Plans with vegetation clearance, 7 September 2026 - part 2 (PDF, 41.4 MB)

Show information about: Condition 12 - Soil and water management plan

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Endorsed 27 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Soil and Water Management Subplan - Rev F, 9 July 2026 (PDF, 14.4 MB)

Show information about: Condition 13 - Dust management plan

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Endorsed 27 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Air Quality Management Subplan - Rev E, 15 June 2026 (PDF, 1.9 MB)

Show information about: Condition 14 - Karst and springs management plan

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Endorsed 27 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Soil and Water Management Subplan - Rev F, 9 July 2026 (PDF, 14.4 MB)

Show information about: Condition 15 - Groundwater and dewatering management plan

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Endorsed 27 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Soil and Water Management Subplan - Rev F, 9 July 2026 (PDF, 14.4 MB)

Show information about: Condition 16 - Temporary works rehabilitation strategy

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Endorsed 27 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Vegetation Rehabilitation Management Subplan - Rev F, 24 July 2026 (PDF, 558.7 KB)

Show information about: Condition 17 - Weed, disease and hygiene plan

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Endorsed 27 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Biosecurity Management Subplan - Rev 5, 1 July 2026 (PDF, 12.2 MB)

Show information about: Condition 18 - Biosecurity plan

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Endorsed 27 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Biosecurity Management Subplan - Rev 5, 1 July 2026 (PDF, 12.2 MB)

Show information about: Condition 19 - Vegetation management plan

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Endorsed 27 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Flora and Fauna Management Subplan - Rev G, 24 July 2026 (PDF, 1.5 MB)

Show information about: Condition 27 - Raptor nest management plan

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Endorsed 27 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Raptor Nest Management Plan - Rev 4, 25 August 2026 (PDF, 21.4 MB)

Show information about: Condition 29 - Den management plan

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Endorsed 27 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Den Management Plan - Rev 0.5, 29 June 2026 (PDF, 2.0 MB)

Show information about: Condition 30 - Roadkill management plan

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Endorsed 28 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Roadkill Management Plan - Rev 0.8, 27 August 2026 (PDF, 4.4 MB)

Show information about: Condition 31 - Watercourse crossing management plan

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Endorsed 27 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Watercourse Crossing Management Plan - Rev 0.4, 29 June 2026 (PDF, 7.2 MB)

Show information about: Condition 47 - Traffic management plan

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Endorsed 25 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Traffic Management Plan - Rev 0.9, 20 August 2026 (PDF, 28.3 MB)

Show information about: Condition 48 - Sight distances

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Endorsed 25 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Traffic Management Plan - Rev 0.9, 20 August 2026 (PDF, 28.3 MB)

Show information about: Condition 49 - Transport strategy

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Endorsed 25 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Traffic Management Plan - Rev 0.9, 20 August 2026 (PDF, 28.3 MB)

Show information about: Condition 50 - Road quality auditor

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Endorsed 25 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Traffic Management Plan - Rev 0.9, 20 August 2026 (PDF, 28.3 MB)

Show information about: Condition 51 - Workforce accommodation strategy

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Endorsed 20 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Workforce Accommodation Management Plan - Rev 4, 26 June 2026 (PDF, 5.3 MB)

Show information about: Condition 54 - Construction environmental management plan

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Endorsed 20 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Construction Environmental Management Plan - Rev H, 28 July 2026 (PDF, 4.9 MB)

Show information about: Condition 54.4 - Noise and vibration management plan

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Endorsed 20 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Noise and Vibration Management Subplan - Rev F, 15 July 2026 (PDF, 47.2 MB)

Show information about: Condition 54.5 - Helicopter noise management plan

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Endorsed 20 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Noise and Vibration Management Subplan - Rev F, 15 July 2026 (PDF, 47.2 MB)

Show information about: Condition 54.6 - Demolition and construction waste management plan

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Endorsed 20 August 2026	MPP-2026-01 - Waste Management Subplan - Rev D, 24 April 2026 (PDF, 1.2 MB)