Man Killed In Dozer Rollover
…paramedics and police also attended the scene. southburnett.com.au understands the man was a sub-contractor engaged in a project to relocate several Powerlink transmission towers. Vegetation was being cleared in an…
Nats Target ‘Reckless Renewables’
…been leading protests against the Powerlink transmission lines for the Borumba project, said the local community “completely objected” to Labor’s plans. “Our major concern is the destruction of our stunning…
MP Highlights Solar Farm ‘Concerns’
…would produce 370MW of electricity. Solar panels would cover about 400ha of the 700ha site at 341 Bowman Road; Powerlink transmission lines already cross the property. ASE has previously stated…
Bravery Saluted After 30 Years
…turned his hand to other activities – including working with Powerlink and various resources companies – before retiring to be close to family in the South Burnett. Superintendent Douglas McDonald,…
Powerlink To Build Another Line
The proposed route is within an existing transmission line corridor (Map: Powerlink) June 22, 2023 Powerlink will start work later this year on a 275kV transmission line to link the…
Opposition Leader Visits Cherbourg
…is servicing a 150km radius. All providing local jobs and opportunities for their community. * * * Deb mets with landowners in the Manumbar region where the Powerlink proposed corridor…
Powerlink Unveils SuperGrid Payment
Energy Minister Mick de Brenni May 18, 2023 Powerlink has announced a new payment scheme to boost payments to landholders who host new transmission infrastructure. The “SuperGrid Landholder Payment Framework”…
Mayor Calls On LNP To Speak Up
…19; and the Nanango petition attracted 668 votes before it closed on March 27. Related articles: ‘About 200’ Landholders Affected Powerlink Unveils Draft Routes Powerlink Maps To Be Released Draft…
‘About 200’ Landholders Affected
…email or the online feedback form.” Related articles: Powerlink Unveils Draft Routes Powerlink Maps To Be Released Draft Powerline Maps Out Soon Use State Forests, Urges Petition Petition Targets Power…
Powerlink Unveils Draft Routes
The draft Corridor Selection Report for the transmission lines for the proposed Borumba Dam pumped hydro project has been released April 27, 2023 Powerlink has released its draft decision on…
Powerlink Maps To Be Released
FLASHBACK: A Powerlink team working on a high voltage transmission tower (Photo: Powerlink) April 26, 2023 The recommended transmission line routes for the proposed Borumba Dam pumped hydro project will…
All State-Owned Corridor ‘Unlikely’
Energy Minister Mick de Brenni (Photo: Twitter) March 27, 2023 Energy Minister Mick de Brenni has admitted it is “unlikely” the corridor for Powerlink’s proposed new transmission links from the…
Draft Powerline Maps Out Soon
…be informed via email and letters. “We encourage landholders to confirm their contact details by contacting Powerlink on borumba@powerlink.com.au in coming weeks. “After the release of the Draft CSR, a…
Use State Forests, Urges Petition
The three southern routes under consideration to link the Borumba Dam Pumped Hydro Project to the Tarong substation; separate proposals extend the linkage to the Halys substation (Map: Powerlink) February…
Wind Farm Project To Start Soon
…expected to begin in April. This follows the the signing of an agreement with Powerlink to begin connection works for the project. Powerlink chief executive Paul Simshauser said on Friday…
Uni Hub Plan For Kingaroy
…study space, and hopefully fill local employment gaps. Cr Danita Potter said Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council had indicated they would support a CUC being established. “Powerlink are a foundation sponsor…
Battery Plan At Lower Wonga
…to Queensland’s electricity grid via a Powerlink transmission line to the 275kV Woolooga Substation. Equis says the project would create about 425 full-time jobs during construction with five ongoing jobs…
Petition Targets Power Line Plan
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington with members of the new Kilkivan Action Group (Photo: Nanango Electorate Office) January 27, 2023 A Widgee landholder concerned about Powerlink’s proposed transmission line routes…
More Sessions To Discuss Powerlines
Powerlink has organised more sessions to collect community feedback over the proposed routes for new transmission lines (Photo: Powerlink) January 8, 2023 Powerlink has organised 12 more drop-in sessions to…
New Gear For Local SES Groups
…defibrillators, chainsaws, pole saws, storage boxes, stretchers and stretcher trolleys, and vehicle fridges. The Energising Qld partnership is a long-standing relationship between the SES, Energex, Ergon Energy and Powerlink Queensland….
