Engie releases draft rehabilitation plan for Hazelwood Mine

Community members have an opportunity to have a say on the plans to rehabilitate the former Hazelwood Mine and help shape the Latrobe Valley landscape for decades to come.

Community members have an opportunity to have a say on the plans to rehabilitate the former Hazelwood Mine and help shape the Latrobe Valley landscape for decades to come.

Engie has prepared a draft Declared Mine Rehabilitation Plan for the site, which is now open for public consultation.

The plan’s release for consultation is a major step towards formalising the company’s intentions for the site, which can then be assessed under the state’s resources, water and planning provisions.

The Latrobe Valley community is encouraged to review the proposed rehabilitation plan and have their say on how the restoration of the former Hazelwood mine site will be delivered. The public exhibition period is open for 60 days.

Engie is also preparing an Environmental Effects Statement (EES) on its proposed rehabilitation plans for Hazelwood Mine.  A decision on the Declared Mine Rehabilitation Plan will not be made until the EES process is completed and any recommendations are addressed as part of the final submission.

Ensuring the Latrobe Valley’s coal mines are made safe and stable for the long term is critical to Gippsland’s prosperity and the state’ transition away from fossil fuels. The Latrobe Valley Regional Rehabilitation Strategy is guiding the transition of mining land along with the statutory decision-making processes in place.