Comment period extended

The comment period on Energy Australia's Review of Environmental Factors for its proposed substation in Empire Bay has been extended.

Following a request to Energy Australia from Gosford Council, the comment period has now been extended for an extra 10 days until Friday, November 12.

The 500-page review was first made available to the council and adjoining neighbours on Wednesday, October 13, with 21 days set aside for comment, as required by NSW planning legislation.

The council will incorporate submissions from the wider community in its formal response to the report.

Energy Australia has claimed the $50 million substation development will meet increasing demand for power for 6000 homes and businesses in Empire Bay, Hardys Bay, Daleys Point, Davistown, Bensville, Killcare, Killcare Heights and Kincumber South.

Press Release, 27 Oct 2010 Carolyn Packer, Empire Bay Press Press Release, 1 Nov 2010 Energy Australia