A $90 million planned overhaul of the Tarong Power Station’s Unit 3 is now underway as part of Stanwell’s year-round maintenance program on the generating unit.
The overhaul will see additional contractors work alongside Stanwell’s Tarong Power Station workforce over the coming months to deliver critical maintenance activities that will strengthen the safety, performance, and long-term reliability of Unit 3.
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Stanwell general manager southern generation Mick Joy said each unit at Tarong power station undergoes a major overhaul every four years.
“This regular maintenance schedule helps ensure the Tarong power stations continue operating safely and efficiently, supporting the reliability and availability needed to meet Queensland’s energy needs,” he said.
“Following the completion of Unit 1 earlier this year, our teams and contractors are now delivering another significant program of work with the overhaul of Unit 3 underway.
“Major overhauls are a planned and essential part of operating a power station safely and reliably, helping ensure our generating assets continue to perform when Queensland needs them most.
“The work includes detailed inspections, maintenance, refurbishment and replacement of plant and equipment to support the safe, efficient and reliable operation of Unit 3 for years to come.”
Approximately 500 additional tradespeople and technical contractors are needed during each overhaul, including electricians, boilermakers, riggers, fitters, and welders.
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Stanwell’s coal-fired generating assets remain a critical part of Queensland’s energy system, with the Tarong and Stanwell power stations producing around a third of the state’s energy needs.
