While a variety of options are being considered to power the proposed desalination plant near Wonthaggi, it seems most likely that the plant will be powered by electricity generated in the La Trobe Valley (making a mockery of any State Government claims to being aware of the need to reduce carbon emissions).
Options such as wave and tidal power could provide the required electricity for the plant, as could a natural gas-fired generating facility. It's unlikely that wind generators could provide sufficient electricity to ensure continuous operation.
But the most likely outcome (if the desal plant goes ahead) is for an overhead power line to be constructed from the existing 220kV line at Tynong North, past Cora Lynn, Catani, Yannathan, Nyora, Woodleigh, Kernot, Almurta, Glen Forbes, Woolamai and down to the plant at the coast.
It's not feasible for the transmission line to be underground so if this option is chosen, pylons will march down the Bass Valley.
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