The Community Reference Group (CRG) for the VNI West Project is one avenue to constructively engage with communities and provide an opportunity to work collaboratively with the project to shape community-focused outcomes.

The CRG, together with the VNI West project team, are developing a shared understanding about the project, including discussing community concerns and opportunities to address potential impacts.

The CRG currently has 17 community members representing a broad range of locations across the draft corridor.

The following is a list of the CRG members who have agreed to share their names and the areas they represent.

Barry Batters
Sutherland
Brett Hosking
Oakvale
Bryan Pedersen
Teddywaddy West
Carly Noble
Arnold
Claire Grant
Glenloth
Colin Coates
St Arnaud
Colin Fenton
Dingwall
Cr. Daniel Bolitho
Gannawarra Shire Council
Glenda Watts
Charlton
Cr. Jenny Greenberger
Northern Grampians Shire Council
Jon Whykes
Jeffcot
Cr. Justine Hide
Northern Grampians Shire Council
Max Fehring
Kerang
Paul Haw
Boort
Rachel Lloyd
Charlton
Stephen English
Meering West
Jacquie Kelly
Swan Hill