Information updates

This page provides updated information to assist submitters in understanding the Project, reviewing the EES and preparing submissions. This includes information prepared in response to ongoing stakeholder engagement by AGL and APA and requests for additional information from the community and other stakeholders, subject to privacy and commercial in confidence considerations.

This page contains visual aids to assist you to understand the Project.

a) Pipeline alignment video

This video is an animation depicting the proposed pipeline alignment. It shows a digital representation of the pipeline that has been overlaid on a 3D, georeferenced model of the terrain. The model was created from aerial imagery and elevation data (Lidar) captured in February and March 2020.

b) Pipeline alignment aerial imagery

The two .kmz files below can be used to access alignment imagery using Google Earth.

Instructions for use

1. Save the two .kmz files to your computer desktop

2. Use Google Earth software for free. Go to: https://www.google.com/earth/versions/

3. Click on “Launch Earth” in the top right corner

4. Click on the “Projects” tab on the left side panel

5. Click on “New project” and select “Import KML file from computer” and select the first .kmz file on your computer

6. Click the back button at the top of the panel

7. Repeat step number 5 and select the second .kmz file on your computer

8. Click the back button at the top of the panel to view both projects together

For technical help contact APA on: 1800 531 811

This page includes copies of reports referenced in the Environment Effects Statement that have been requested.

a) Combined habitat loss area

Table 31 in Technical Report B (page 155) includes an incorrect figure for the Combined Mornington Peninsula, Casey and Cardinia LGAs Habitat Loss Area.  The figure published in the EES was 14.48 ha. This figure has been corrected to 13.91 ha in the revised Table 31. 

b) Terrestrial reports (Biosis and Monarc)

Section 10 - References in Technical Report B lists several survey reports that are summarised in the Technical Report.

c) Desktop geotechnical and hydrology study

Section 10 - References in Technical Report C: Surface water impact assessment lists an additional report undertaken in relation to the Project.

The report described as ‘Coffey, 2018. Desktop Geotechnical and Hydrology Study' is available here.

d) Peer Review of the Terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity impact assessment

The Terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity impact assessment (Technical Report B) in the EES was independently peer reviewed by Nic McCaffrey at WSP Australia Pty Ltd. Section 4.6 of Technical Report B made reference to WSP having conducted a peer review, but no report was attached.

In accordance with the approach taken to publish other peer review reports referenced in the EES, the peer review is available here.

e)    Initial QRA - Gas Import Jetty Works

Chapter 16 (Safety, hazard and risk) and Technical Report K (Safety, hazard and risk assessments), refer to an interim Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) undertaken in relation to the Project. The initial QRA for the Gas Import Jetty Works is available below.

The results from the initial QRA are presented in the EES, including at Section 9.0 and Appendix C of Technical Report K.

APA is continuing to consult with landowners and stakeholders in relation to the pipeline alignment. Where an alignment change is being considered or further investigated, documentation including maps will be provided here.

If you would like to discuss proposed design modifications, contact APA.

a) Pipeline Alignment Option BJ-11 (Warringine Park / Reid Parade)

In response to stakeholder engagement and landowner consultation with Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, APA is assessing a potential alternative alignment in and around Warringine Park.

The alignment change avoids impacts to an area of vegetation in Warringine Park by extending a horizontal directional drill length and utilising an existing open space on Reid Parade, Hastings as a construction area, rather than the previously proposed area within the Warringine Park.

APA has directly notified the local residents and is open to discussing concerns and possible measures to address them, should the proposed project go ahead.

The Alignment Option document provides detail on the design modification, including a map of the construction area.