Powerlink has awarded a second major construction contract to Consolidated Power Projects (CPP) to build part of the critical Calvale to Calliope River Reinforcement Project.
CPP will construct 20km of the new transmission line between Powerlink’s Calliope River Substation (near Gladstone) to a proposed new Gladstone West substation (south of Mount Larcom).
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“The Calvale to Calliope River Transmission Line Reinforcement Project is critical for preparing our network for the changing energy landscape in Central Queensland,” Powerlink CEO Dr Seán McGoldrick said.
“Along with the new transmission line, CPP will also deliver upgrades to our Calliope River Substation and oversee the installation of a 500MVA transformer.
“Our work in Central Queensland extends beyond transporting electricity, this infrastructure provides opportunities for local businesses and CPP share that vision.”
Approximately 150 workers are forecast to be employed to deliver this body of work, of which 30% are projected to come from Central Queensland communities.
CPP general manager operations Queensland Andrew Timms said, “We understand this project is as much about people as it is about infrastructure—maintaining strong relationships with local business, Traditional Owner groups, and the broader public is central to how we deliver.
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“We thank Powerlink for their trust in CPP to deliver this work.”
