May 19, 2025
A $70 million planned maintenance overhaul has begun at Stanwell’s Tarong North power station.
A Stanwell spokesperson said the project would inject about $10 million into the local economy via local suppliers of accommodation, transport and hospitality.
The overhaul is expected to run until early July and would create 500 short-term specialised contractor roles on site.
Stanwell General Manager Southern Generation Mick Joy said planned unit overhauls were a critical part of Stanwell’s year-round maintenance program.
“It’s crucial we undertake a thorough maintenance schedule. Each unit undergoes a major overhaul every four years to keep them running optimally year-round,” Mr Joy said.
Sarah O’Mahoney, from G3 Engineering at Nanango, said the Tarong power stations had provided a consistent workflow for the company.
“To support the overhaul, we increase our supply for fabricated and manufactured components, as well as provide an increase in labour backfill,” Mrs O’Mahoney said.
“Increasing the services we provide means we are able to grow our business, by hiring new talent and upskilling our team.
“We’ve been operating for 15 years, and in that time, we’ve grown from a small crew of onsite maintenance personnel to a small business that provides a range of engineering services to our region, such as design, drafting, 3D scanning, manufacturing and installation to name a few.”
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Stanwell recently updated representatives from the South Burnett and Cherbourg councils, plus invited community and business leaders, on their latest activities at a dinner hosted by the corporation at Whipbird Chapel at Coolabunia.
