Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project

Project type
Customer
Current stage
Planning
Project duration
early 2025 - mid 2026

Powering the new Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project

The Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project is located east of Minyip in regional Victoria. The project will provide an important new source of rare earth and mineral sands. As part of the project, Powercor will be providing a new electricity supply to power the mine and its operations.

Project Outcomes

We will connect the new power supply into our existing network in Horsham. As part of this work, we will be installing new poles and lines in the road reserve on Horsham Lubeck Road, Longerenong Road, Tuckers Road, Wimmera Highway, Longerenong-Warracknabeal Road, Banyena-Pimpinio Road, Donald-Murtoa Road, Staricks Road and Minyip-Rich Avon Road.

Powercor is currently in the early planning stages of the project, with works estimated to start in early to mid 2025, and to be completed by mid 2026.

To find out more about the Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project visit: astronlimited.com.au/donald-mineral-sands-project-2

What to expect during works

There will be some planned outages during works. Any customers affected will be notified prior to outages.
Works will be conducted on existing overhead powerlines and also involve installation of new power poles and powerlines.
There may be times where we are required to interrupt access to adjacent properties while we complete works. We will work directly with any of the affected customers.
Traffic controllers and signage will be in place to help motorists, pedestrians and cyclists remain safe in changed road conditions.
On completion of these works, any disturbed areas will be reinstated.
The majority of works will be conducted during the day however some night works may be required.

Map of new powerline location:

CitiPower and Powercor acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners as the original custodians of the lands and waters where we operate. We recognise First Peoples’ unique rights as Traditional Owners and their deep spiritual connection to Country, and thank them for continuing to care for it. We honour Elders past and present whose knowledge and wisdom has ensured the continuation of culture and traditional practices.

We work hard to ensure our organisation is inclusive and diverse. This means everyone can feel valued, trusted, authentic and safe at work.

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