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CopperString 2032

Tender ID: 541125

Tender Details

Organisation:
Powerlink Transmission Services Pty Ltd
Tender #:
-  
Status:
Closed
Publish Date:
18 October 2023
Closing Date:
21 March 2025

Tender Description

The Powerlink-led CopperString 2032 project, involves building 840km of new electricity transmission line from just south of Townsville in the Burdekin region to Mount Isa that will connect Queensland's North West Minerals Province (NWMP) to the National Electricity Market.

Approximately 200km of additional transmission line will also be required to connect new renewable generators to CopperString 2032. This is the largest ever economic development project in North Queensland, and one of the largest expansions to the transmission network in Australia

Powerlink, alongside construction partners the UGL CPB joint venture, will ensure that CopperString 2032 provides energy certainty to the region's growing critical minerals sector, delivering reliable, affordable and renewable power to the people, businesses and communities in the region. It will also enable the development of new renewable generation projects and related industries.

The project formerly known as CopperString 2.0, transitioned from CuString PTY LTD to Powerlink ownership in March 2023. This strategic move dovetails with the commitments of the Queensland Government as outlined in the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan.

It will connect the NWMP to the Northern Queensland Renewable Energy Zone, which has the potential to be one of the largest renewable energy zones (REZ) in Australia. This connection will form an essential part of the new Queensland SuperGrid transmission backbone to be delivered under the $62 billion Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan

Proposed project components include:

500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line from just south of Townsville in the Burdekin region to Hughenden
330kV transmission line from Hughenden to Cloncurry
220kV transmission line from Cloncurry to Mount Isa
up to six new substation sites
access tracks and roads to the new substation and transmission line structures, as required
laydown and taging areas
site offices
accommodation camps
temporary works required to support construction
labour hire

DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Powerlink expects to progress early works on the project in late 2023 ahead of construction commencing in 2024. The project is expected to be completed & operational by 2029.

To date, work has focused on progressing the transmission line design, statutory approvals and engagement with landholders and other key stakeholders along the proposed alignment.

Work PackagesClosing
Cultural Heritage Video Induction21 Mar 2025

Express interest for any opportunities that may arise for this project.

Location

Queensland   :   Cairns & Far North Queensland   :   Gladstone   :   Mackay Whitsunday Region   :   Mount Isa & North West Region   :   Rockhampton   :   South East Queensland   :   South West & Darling Downs   :   The Central West   :   Townsville   :   Wide Bay Burnett  

Category

Mechanical Plant & Equipment & Services   :   Mechanical Services  
Electrical Systems & Lighting & Equipment & Services   :   Electrical Equipment & Components & Supplies   :   Electrical Services  
Electronic Components & Supplies  
Engineering & Research & Technical Based Services   :   Engineering Consulting Services   :   Land Surveys  
Information & Communication Technology   :   Software & Application Development Services   :   Software Purchasing & Leasing Supply  
Building & Facility Construction & Maintenance Services   :   Commercial & Industrial Construction Services   :   Hydraulic Services  
Power Generation & Transmission & Distribution   :   Power Stations & Substations   :   Power Transmission Line Construction  
Architecture & Urban Design & Planning Services   :   Architecture  
Fire & Safety   :   Fire Protection Services