A controversial project from SA’s power transmission operator ElectraNet would cut through SA’s most productive farmland, according to surrounding agricultural communities calling for plans to explore an alternative pathway.

ElectraNet put forward four routes for the potential towers last year and has been meeting with the community about the multibillion-dollar project expected to start by 2027. Community consultation submissions to ElectraNet close this Friday.

The transmission line would be built in two parts, ElectraNet said, a south line connecting Bundey (near Robertstown) to Greater Adelaide and a north line that would run from Bundey to Whyalla.

About 200 locals were at the most recent community-led meeting held over the plan in the Mid-North town of Riverton last week, and 105

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