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Callum Godde

UNCOVERED: Major transmission project paused after public outcry - Caught on Camera

The Victorian government has put a major transmission line project on hold to check on its cost. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

A major transmission line project passing through key seats will be paused until after a state election following public outcry in the bush.

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has ordered an immediate independent assessment into the cost of the Western Renewables Link (WRL), a 190km transmission line from Bulgana in Victoria's west to Sydenham in Melbourne's northwest.

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