Major power boost to SEQ electricity supply
Published Monday, 03 March, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Minister for Mines and Energy
The Honourable Geoff Wilson
Ipswich: South east Queensland’s electricity supply has received a major boost with the completion of a $120 million transmission line, Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson said today.
Minister Wilson said Powerlink's 110 kilometre transmission line would carry an extra 500 megawatts of power into the region.
“That extra power can meet the electricity needs of around 150,000 households,” Mr Wilson said.
“It’s a significant boost to south east Queensland’s electricity network. The region is growing rapidly and we’re building to meet future needs, particularly in areas such as the Gold Coast, Logan and Ipswich,” Mr Wilson said.
Minister Wilson said Powerlink’s new transmission line would also carry power from the new $1.2 billion 750 megawatt Kogan Creek power station into south east Queensland.
“It’s our newest power station. It’s dry-cooled, and uses one tenth of the water of its wet-cooled counterparts, with water drawn from adjacent bores,” Mr Wilson said.
The Powerlink transmission line stretches from Middle Ridge, south of Toowoomba, to Greenbank, near Logan.
“The new transmission line, together with additional equipment at several substations is forecast to reliably meet the growth in demand for electricity in south east Queensland over the next five years,” Mr Wilson said.
Powerlink Queensland Chief Executive, Gordon Jardine said Powerlink had developed a strong working relationship with people in the local community during the construction of the new transmission line.
“Over the past 18 months, Powerlink has worked closely with the communities that the line traverses in the Lockyer Valley, Ipswich and Logan regions to minimise any impacts our construction activities had on local residents,” Mr Jardine said.
“Building a high voltage electricity transmission line is a complex and challenging job. Powerlink used several innovative techniques to help lessen the impact on the environment and the community during construction, including using helicopters to string the conductor in the new lines.
“With low flying helicopters there’s less heavy machinery on the ground along the line route, which helps reduce ground disturbance in residential areas.
“Powerlink would like to thank property owners and the local community for their cooperation throughout the project,” Mr Jardine said.
Media Inquiries: Minister’s Office Ellen McIntyre 3225 1819
Powerlink Lynda Crawford 3869 2806
Minister Wilson said Powerlink's 110 kilometre transmission line would carry an extra 500 megawatts of power into the region.
“That extra power can meet the electricity needs of around 150,000 households,” Mr Wilson said.
“It’s a significant boost to south east Queensland’s electricity network. The region is growing rapidly and we’re building to meet future needs, particularly in areas such as the Gold Coast, Logan and Ipswich,” Mr Wilson said.
Minister Wilson said Powerlink’s new transmission line would also carry power from the new $1.2 billion 750 megawatt Kogan Creek power station into south east Queensland.
“It’s our newest power station. It’s dry-cooled, and uses one tenth of the water of its wet-cooled counterparts, with water drawn from adjacent bores,” Mr Wilson said.
The Powerlink transmission line stretches from Middle Ridge, south of Toowoomba, to Greenbank, near Logan.
“The new transmission line, together with additional equipment at several substations is forecast to reliably meet the growth in demand for electricity in south east Queensland over the next five years,” Mr Wilson said.
Powerlink Queensland Chief Executive, Gordon Jardine said Powerlink had developed a strong working relationship with people in the local community during the construction of the new transmission line.
“Over the past 18 months, Powerlink has worked closely with the communities that the line traverses in the Lockyer Valley, Ipswich and Logan regions to minimise any impacts our construction activities had on local residents,” Mr Jardine said.
“Building a high voltage electricity transmission line is a complex and challenging job. Powerlink used several innovative techniques to help lessen the impact on the environment and the community during construction, including using helicopters to string the conductor in the new lines.
“With low flying helicopters there’s less heavy machinery on the ground along the line route, which helps reduce ground disturbance in residential areas.
“Powerlink would like to thank property owners and the local community for their cooperation throughout the project,” Mr Jardine said.
Media Inquiries: Minister’s Office Ellen McIntyre 3225 1819
Powerlink Lynda Crawford 3869 2806