Waddamana (Central Highlands) to Palmerston (Near Cressy, Northern Midlands) Survey 2025

- Overview -

Australia’s transition to renewable energy and increasing future energy demands means that Tasmania is diversifying the way electricity is generated. To connect new energy generation projects, TasNetworks needs to strengthen and expand the existing transmission network across Tasmania to increase capacity and energy security.

The Waddamana to Palmerston (WA-PM) transmission lines are critical for energy security in Tasmania as they provide the only transmission link between the north and south of the State. As such, TasNetworks is currently looking at ways to make best use of this transmission network to expand the network to increase both capacity and energy security.

At TasNetworks our engagement approach recognises that major ‘generational’ initiatives such as WA-PM affect the whole community. Consequently, we are seeking out and hearing from the broadest cross-section of the community by making it as easy as possible to find information and provide feedback in relation to the Waddamana to Palmerston project.

It is important for us to listen to all community perspectives, and it is critical to our understanding the social impact of the project. Our approach is focused on ensuring that all perspectives are understood and responded to.

Please take some time to complete the survey:

Which of the following best describes your association to the Central Highlands/Northern Midlands area?

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Is your residence or shack off-grid?

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Select option

How often do you visit the Central Highlands/Northern Midlands area?

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How do you use this area? (select all that apply)

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For relaxation and quiet

Holiday

Recreation (hunting)

Recreation (fishing)

Walking / hiking / climbing

Farming

Employment / earning income

I've never visited the area

Other (please specify)

On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is not at all concerned and 5 is very concerned, how concerned are you about electricity reliability and power outages...

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For me personally in my daily life

Not at all concerned

Somewhat uncocnerned

Neutral

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

For the broader communities around Central Highlands / Northern Midlands

Not at all concerned

Somewhat uncocnerned

Neutral

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

For the State as a whole

Not at all concerned

Somewhat uncocnerned

Neutral

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

What specific concerns, if any, do you have around power outages and reliability in the Central Highlands / Northern Midlands area?

When it comes to potential developments/changes within the Central Highlands/Northern Midlands region, on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is not at all concerned and 5 is very concerned, how do you feel about the following aspects?

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Property values

1. Not at all concerned

2. Somewhat unconcerned

3. Neutral

4. Somewhat concerned

5. Very concerned

Aesthetics / visual impacts

1. Not at all concerned

2. Somewhat unconcerned

3. Neutral

4. Somewhat concerned

5. Very concerned

Health implications

1. Not at all concerned

2. Somewhat unconcerned

3. Neutral

4. Somewhat concerned

5. Very concerned

Safety concerns

1. Not at all concerned

2. Somewhat unconcerned

3. Neutral

4. Somewhat concerned

5. Very concerned

Environmental impact (eg flora and fauna)

1. Not at all concerned

2. Somewhat unconcerned

3. Neutral

4. Somewhat concerned

5. Very concerned

If you expressed any concern to these, or any other, aspects associated with potential works/developments in the area, please provide more context around that concern, along with any suggestions you might have for addressing these concerns.

On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is not at all important and 5 is very important, how important is it to you that:

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Any new infrastructure in the area is implemented in a way that is sensitive to the environment

1. Not at all important

2. Somewhat unimportant

3. Neutral

4. Somewhat important

5. Very important

Infrastructure is constructed in a way that lasts for many generations

1. Not at all important

2. Somewhat unimportant

3. Neutral

4. Somewhat important

5. Very important

There is a reliable electricity supply to you personally

1. Not at all important

2. Somewhat unimportant

3. Neutral

4. Somewhat important

5. Very important

The whole of the State has a reliable electricity supply

1. Not at all important

2. Somewhat unimportant

3. Neutral

4. Somewhat important

5. Very important

The local community is well consulted and informed on proposed infrastructure plans

1. Not at all important

2. Somewhat unimportant

3. Neutral

4. Somewhat important

5. Very important

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What are the most important aspects in your Central Highlands/Northern Midlands community that should be considered when infrastructure developments are being planned?

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When thinking about the local Central Highlands/Northern Midlands region - what are some ways you think the area could be improved (if any)?

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Is there anything that could be done to enhance community health and wellbeing in the area?

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Are you aware of any specific cultural, environmental, or historical sites in the Central Highlands/Northern Midlands area that need to be considered if infrastructure works were to occur?

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If and when TasNetworks infrastructure planning and works were to progress in the local area, through which communication channels are the most effective to keep you informed and engaged? Select all that apply

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SMS

Social media

Community noticeboards

Webinar sessions

Community pop ups

Website updates

Community events

Other (please specify)

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If you would like to stay informed and receive email updates on potential infrastructure works in the Central Highlands/Northern Midlands area, please enter your email address.