Electricity
A large-scale pumped hydroelectric development in Central Queensland with multi-reservoir construction, underground power infrastructure and extensive tunnelling has entered the federal public comment phase, signalling upcoming opportunities for civil, mechanical, electrical and specialist contractors as Queensland accelerates its transition to firmed renewable energy.
A large-scale renewable and firming energy system valued is planned for the Kimberley region of Western Australia, combining utility-scale solar, battery storage, grid infrastructure and thermal generation to secure Broome’s long-term electricity supply and create opportunities for contractors, equipment suppliers and service providers across multiple work packages.
A large-scale hybrid renewable energy and digital infrastructure development in Western Australia’s Mid West has moved into joint development, opening procurement pathways for energy, civil, electrical, grid, battery, and data centre service providers.
A major high-voltage transmission connection project in Queensland’s Western Downs region is progressing through federal environmental assessment, creating early engagement opportunities for transmission, civil, electrical, environmental and construction service providers.
A major renewable energy development proposed for Victoria’s Mallee region is advancing through Commonwealth assessment processes, opening a long-term pipeline of civil construction, electrical installation, environmental management and operational support opportunities for suppliers and service providers.
A major transmission upgrade in North Queensland has entered its next phase, reshaping timelines and subcontracting prospects as the region prepares for large-scale construction.
A new transmission corridor proposed for Perth’s northeast is set to create opportunities for civil, electrical and environmental service providers, as work progresses on a 4 km reinforcement designed to increase network capacity in the City of Swan.
A development partner has been appointed for a key section of a critical Victorian energy infrastructure project.
A significant expansion of the Kwinana Swift Power Station has received environmental approval, allowing construction of up to four new gas turbines and wide-ranging site upgrades that will add 250 megawatts of flexible generation capacity to the South West Interconnected System and deliver future hydrogen capability.
A major renewable energy storage project in Western Australia’s Peel region is moving through federal environmental assessment, paving the way for future work packages in construction, electrical installation, and site infrastructure as part of a 150 MW grid-connected battery energy storage system (BESS) near Ravenswood.
