Ministerial permit: PA2604370

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Description of proposal

53.22 Proposal to deliver a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Lot 2 of PS315155, for large-scale electricity storage and dispatch capability, it is anticipated to have a storage capacity of up to 400 megawatts (MW) / 2,400 megawatts-hours (MWh), with a connection to the existing 220 kilovolt (kV) transmission network via a new transmission terminal station, the Bunyip North Terminal Station (BNTS). The development involves construction of the BESS and associated buildings and works, access alterations to the Princes Freeway, signage, and ancillary infrastructure.

Application details

  1. Application received

    Date: 30/04/2026

  2. Public notice

    Date of Notice: 19/06/2026

  3. Responsible authority decision

Permit details

Application number: PA2604370

Type: Application for planning permit

Applicant name: Bunyip North Project Co Pty Ltd as trustee for the Bunyip North Project Trust

Applicant address: 6, Level 6 165 Walker Street North Sydney NSW 2060

Address of Land:

30 TONIMBUK ROAD BUNYIP NORTH VIC 3815
PRINCES FREEWAY BUNYIP NORTH VIC 3815

Program:

Development Facilitation Program

Contact us

Development Assessment

Department of Transport and Planning

development.assessment@transport.vic.gov.au

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