An Environment Effects Statement (EES) is Victoria's most rigorous and transparent environmental impact assessment. It describes the project, its rationale and potential environmental and social effects.

In February 2025, the Victorian Minister for Planning issued the final scoping requirements for the VNI West EES, setting out the proposed specific matters to be investigated and documented in the EES. While the scoping requirements are intended to cover all relevant matters, the EES can also address other significant matters that emerge during the EES investigations or through consultation.

  • Scoping Requirements

    Learn more about the specific matters being investigated and documented in the Environment Effects Statement (EES) for VNI West.

    Read the Scoping Requirements 

How can my local insights contribute to the EES?

Do you have important local knowledge of your area's existing conditions that could be impacted by VNI West?

Please share your insights, you can contribute by:

  1. Clicking the Add Marker button on the map below or by Entering an address.
  2. Selecting the EES matter category your information relates to.
  3. Describing your local insights in detail.

  • Agricultural Impact Assessment

    The agricultural impact assessment chapter of the EES will assess the impacts of the project on farming during construction and operation. It will also look at opportunities to minimise these impacts. Landholders are encouraged to complete this survey.

    Complete the Survey 

The next formal consultation opportunity for the VNI West EES is the public exhibition, available when studies are finalised.