Arthurs Creek and Surrounds

05/09/2026

Time is getting short before the proponents put in their official application for the Middle Hut BESS. If you would like to email anyone with your concerns we have reduced the list of issues, down to a more manageable 3 points. Please keep those emails going - to council, to CFA & to politicians!

04/09/2026

For those who want to know more about what a BESS sounds like, and other interesting details? Check this video out... Yes it's more than 30 seconds, but give it a few minutes to hear how loud it could actually be:

Recently, we caught up with the community action group, Friends of ...

03/09/2026

As you may already know, there is an industrial scale battery farm (BESS) proposed for rural Doreen, on Middle Hut Road. While there is definitely an argument for the need for facilities such as this, people locally are questioning, "Is this the right location?" If you are concerned by this proposal & would like to send emails to councillors, to politicians, to the company owners, and to the CFA, here are some points you might consider bringing up in your email. (Please scroll back through our last posts for email addresses & explanations of what is proposed).

02/09/2026

While those who have concerns about the Proposed Middle Hut BESS and its location are sending emails to councillors, to politicians, to the heads of each company involved, and to the CFA, we thought it would be a good time to review what we know so far. The application is expected to be sent to the Planning Minister soon - once that happens, things may move fast!

31/08/2026

Many people are wondering what they can do next in regard to the Middle Hut BESS. One thing we can each do is raise awareness of our concerns via email. There's a long list of people you could possibly send emails to, but here are a few - CFA Victoria, local sitting members of Parliament, other political candidates, local council, & the heads of each company, to get you started.

28/08/2026

Tomorrow there is a drop in session at the Arthurs Creek Community Centre from 2pm to 6pm. If you have questions about the proposed Middle Hut BESS, then this is the time to bring them forward. Please note there is limited parking at the community centre, & there is limited street parking as well.

27/08/2026

A follow up post, with more things people might like to research & ask, about the proposed Middle Hut BESS ('Battery Farm'). This second batch of 4 graphics will explain in simple terms, what is known, and what needs to be asked. https://middlehutbess.com.au/

26/08/2026

You might still have questions about the proposed Middle Hut BESS ('Battery Farm'). These 4 graphics will explain in simple terms, what is known, and what needs to be asked. https://middlehutbess.com.au/

23/08/2026

People have been asking about the Arthurs Creek cemetery. Here's some footage of this stunning location taken today. What a place to eternally rest.

22/08/2026

As a follow on from our last post about the proposed Middle Hut BESS, there is a public drop in session at the Arthurs Creek Community Centre next Saturday from 2-6pm with representatives of their PR firm. If this proposal impacts you or you have questions, come along.