Electricity

Greenlight for $46 million first stage of a South Australia transmission upgrade, linking some of the state’s best renewable energy resources

The Australian Energy Regulator has signed off on the $46 million first stage of a South Australia transmission upgrade that will link some of the state’s best renewable energy resources with growing demand in Adelaide, including from future green industrial loads.

$5bn electricity transmission project in North West Qld opens subcontracting and supply opportunities as construction progresses toward 2029 completion

A multi-billion-dollar transmission project in North Queensland is set to transform energy access across the region—bringing with it major subcontracting opportunities.

Undergrounding and pipeline realignments on Adelaide’s Lefevre Peninsula to unlock future industrial development

Vacant industrial land on South Australia’s Lefevre Peninsula will be made available for future industrial use under a multi-utility relocation project currently open for public comment, involving the decommissioning of aboveground transmission infrastructure and realignment of key gas and electricity supply networks.

Spiral case installation signals $777m renewable energy project milestone in North Qld, with rotor assembly to follow and major works on track for 2025 completion

A disused gold mine is being transformed into a powerful clean energy facility in North Queensland, marking the shift from civil works to advanced mechanical assembly.

Environmental milestone reached on $4b Bass Strait cable and energy project, construction of second interconnector set to commence in 2026

A $4 billion project that will see the construction of cables beneath Bass Straitand will support numerous renewable projects in Tasmania is moving its waythrough the approvals process, with another milestone reached.

Power station expansion planned for Perth to face formal environmental review focused solely on emissions

A plan for the expansion of an existing power station in Perth will be required to undergo a formal environmental assessment – but with only one factor being closely examined.

Utility-scale battery to bolster grid reliability in regional NSW with major infrastructure, access upgrades and contractor engagement opportunities now open

A major battery storage project planned in New South Wales has reached an early approval stage, opening up initial opportunities for suppliers and contractors to get involved.

Locations revealed for seven new Victorian Renewable Energy Zones, plans to include construction of four new high-voltage transmission corridors

Plans have been released for the development of seven new Renewable Energy Zones in Victoria, and the construction for four new high-voltage transmission corridors – here's details of the proposal and what happens next.