While there are some restrictions to the use of land within a transmission line easement, there are a number of permitted land uses including:

  • Grazing and agriculture
  • Market gardens, orchards and horticultural nurseries (excluding buildings)
  • Water storage dams (subject to sufficient clearances)
  • Trees and shrubs with a mature growth height not exceeding three metres.

For more information about living with transmission easements, please refer to the A guide to living with transmission line easements(External link) on the AusNet Services website.