More time sought on REZ transmission EIS

Key points

• Uralla Shire Council has asked the New South Wales planning minister to extend the public exhibition period for the New England Renewable Energy Zone Transmission Project's environmental impact statement. Council wants at least four more weeks, preferably until 31 December, rather than the standard 28 days.
• Mayor Robert Bell said the document is highly technical and covers many areas, including biodiversity, agriculture and heritage. Other local leaders have also called for more time.
• The department has not said whether the period will be extended and has urged residents to lodge submissions before 12 November.