State Projects

Yarriambiack Shire hosts distinctive industries including agriculture, which significantly contributes to the state's agricultural output, and tourism, which features natural attractions such as Wyperfeld National Park and the Silo Art Trail. 

As a Council, we recognise the community angst and division that mining, renewable energy, and transmission distribution developments have caused within our Shire and region. We respect landholders' rights to negotiate with companies regarding their land use.

We also request that our community acknowledges and respects landholders' decisions. We acknowledge that the mining, renewable energy, and transmission projects are being driven and supported by the State Government, with the objective of advancing Victoria's clean economy ambitions.

These initiatives aim to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 and attain 95% renewable energy by 2035. Furthermore, mineral sands mining is intended to facilitate the energy transition. It is important to note that as a Council, we do not have authority over the transition, nor are we the approving body for mineral sand mining and renewable energy projects, which are causing community concern. However, we will continue to advocate for legislative reforms to ensure that community members residing close to mining, transmission, and renewable energy infrastructure are considered, and their health, wellbeing, and the social cohesion of our community are taken into account.

Please find more information in Council's Position Statement on Mining, Renewable Energy and Transmission Lines(PDF, 6MB).