Businesses from around the region met at the Burdekin Theatre on Tuesday morning to hear from organisations involved in the delivery of the CopperString 2032 Project and learn about how they can get involved.
It comes after the Queensland Government announced a $1.3 billion package to progress work on the 840km transmission line which will run from outside Ayr to Mount Isa.
“CopperString 2032 is the largest ever economic development project in North Queensland, and the largest expansion to the power grid in Australia,” said Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.
The funding is a vital step towards construction commencing in mid-2024 and will enable publicly owned energy cooperation Powerlink, alongside construction partners UGL and CPB, to undertake detailed design and engineering and environmental assessments.
“CopperString 2032 essentially connects the north and northwest, the North West Minerals Province and a whole lot of potential renewable energy development to the national electricity market,” said Powerlink Queensland Manager Stakeholders and Communities Nicole Maguire.
“There are a lot of advantages for the region and it’s a game-changing project for the area in terms of the regional development it’ll bring, the jobs and the contracting and supplier opportunities.
“It’s probably a once in a generation project for the north of the state and we’re excited to be delivering it.”
The Department of State Development along with Powerlink, CPB and UGL presented to businesses in Ayr and other regions inviting contractors or suppliers to express an interest in being a part of the project.
“There are 50 works packages that people can express an interest in being a part of and start the conversation with us about what their capability is and what they can deliver as part of the project,” Ms Maguire said.
“It’s extremely important that we get local suppliers involved in this project; it’s a north Queensland project and we want north Queenslanders a part of it.”
The packages cover a range of activities and services including engineering, construction, environmental management, logistics, camp construction, haulage and communications.
Visit www.powerlink.com.au/projects/copperstring-2032 to learn more and register your business.
Regional Development Australia NNWQ CEO Wayde Chiesa, Powerlink CopperString2032 Director - Project Delivery Steve Pepper, Powerlink CopperString2032 Manager Stakeholders and Communities Nicole Maguire, UGL Procurement Manager Greg Edmonds, Powerlink CopperString2032 Project Engagement Susannah Greenleaf and DSDILGP Manager Economic Development North Queensland Amy Savage. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie
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