Development Application

The Development Application for the proposed Heybridge Converter Station provides information required in accordance with Clause 6.1.1 of the Tasmanian Planning Scheme and provides details of the location and a full description of the proposed use and development. The Development Application provides an assessment against the performance criteria for the following codes:

• Rural Zone – Building height
• Road and Railway Assets Code
• Telecommunications Code
• Natural Assets Code
• Scenic Protection Code
• Coastal Erosion Hazard Code
• Potentially Contaminated Land Code

From 4 January – 18 February 2025, this Development Application was on public exhibition for 42 days so that the public could view the documents and make written submissions. Public exhibition has now closed.

Environmental Impact Statement

The Heybridge Converter Station – Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) provides information on the potential environmental and social impacts of the proposed converter station component of the Marinus Link project, and measures to be implemented to maximise positive outcomes and minimise adverse impacts.

Summary Report

The Summary Report provides an overview of the proposal and information in the EIS. We recommend that you read the summary report first.

Additional Contents

• Glossary and Abbreviations
• Executive Summary
• EIS Table of Contents

The EIS

This EIS provides detailed information about the Heybridge Converter Station and an assessment of the proposal’s potential impacts in accordance with the EIS Guidelines: Heybridge Converter Station for Marinus Link September 2022 (EIS guidelines).

Environmental Impact Statement – Heybridge Converter Station: Section 1 – 5

• Section 1 – Introduction
• Section 2 – Proposal description
• Section 3 – Rationale and project alternatives
• Section 4 – Public consultation
• Section 5 – Existing environment

Environmental Impact Statement – Heybridge Converter Station: Section 6

• Section 6 – Potential impacts and their management

Environmental Impact Statement – Heybridge Converter Station: Section 7 – 10

• Section 7 – Decommissioning and rehabilitation
• Section 8 – Management, mitigation and monitoring
• Section 9 – Conclusion
• Section 10 – References

Appendices

• Appendix A – Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines: Converter Station for Marinus Link
• Appendix B – Contaminated Land and Acid Sulfate Soils Impact Assessment
• Appendix C – Terrestrial Ecology Impact Assessment
• Appendix D – Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment
• Appendix E – Surface Water Impact Assessment
• Appendix F – Groundwater Impact Assessment
• Appendix G – Air Quality Impact Assessment
• Appendix H – EMF and EMI Impact Assessment
• Appendix I – Greenhouse Gas Assessment
• Appendix J – Social Impact Assessment
• Appendix K – Economic Impact Assessment
• Appendix L – Bushfire Impact Assessment
• Appendix M – Traffic and Transport Impact Assessment  
• Appendix N – Ground Conditions Factual Report – Part 1 – Part 2 – Part 3
• Appendix O – Supporting Technical Memos
• Appendix P – Climate Change Impact Assessment

If you require access to the EIS in an alternative format, please email: team@marinuslink.com.au

Assessment process

EIS public exhibition

The Heybridge Converter Station requires a permit from Burnie City Council under the LUPA Act and the Tasmanian Planning Scheme. The EIS will be assessed by the EPA Board in accordance with the requirements of the EIS guidelines and the process set out in Section 24 and Section 25 of the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 and associated regulations and policies. 

From 4 January – 18 February 2025, this EIS was on public exhibition for 42 days so that the public could view the documents and make written submissions.

If the converter station receives approval from the Burnie City Council, a planning permit will be issued. This permit will include any conditions required by the Burnie City Council and the EPA Board for the use and development of the Heybridge Converter Station.