COVID Safety Plan For Shutdown
The South Burnett community will be kept safe during the upcoming $36.2 million maintenance work at Tarong Power Station despite the influx of hundreds of workers into the region.
Shutdown To Boost Economy
Unit 2 at Tarong Power Station is about to undergo a $36.2 million overhaul which is tipped to pump millions of dollars into the local economy.
$5m Upgrade To Power Towers
Work on a $5 million upgrade to power transmission towers has begun between Tarong and Wivenhoe Dam
Man Hurt In Tarong Crash
A man aged in his 30s was assessed by paramedics after a single-vehicle crash at Tarong on Tuesday morning.
Five Hurt In Crash
Five people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital after a collision involving three vehicles on Kingaroy-Cooyar Road between Tarong and Maidenwell on Monday evening.
Work Starts On $38m Upgrade
Preliminary work has begun on a $13 million upgrade by Powerlink of the 38-year-old Tarong Substation.
Coal Sparks Fire Alert
Smouldering coal sparked a fire alert at Tarong Power Station on Wednesday morning.
‘Economic Boost’ From Shutdown
The $29.9 million overhaul of Unit 4 at Tarong Power Station currently under way will provide an economic boost to the local region, Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said on Thursday.
Apprenticeships … Apply Now!
It’s that time of the year … Stanwell, Ergon and Energex are inviting applications for apprenticeships and traineeships at these government-owned enterprises.
$353m Upgrade Planned At Tarong
Stanwell Corporation is now officially “investigating options” in regards to the construction of a new fly ash plant at Tarong Power Station.
New Faces Join Tarong Team
Stanwell had some good news and some bad news at its community update held at Tarong Power Station on Wednesday morning.
New Recruits Start At Stanwell
Seven South Burnett locals are honing their skills as apprentices and trainees after joining the Tarong Power Stations team recently.
Thieves Target Power Station
Thieves have stolen a large quantity of copper wire from the Tarong Power Station complex.
Three-Year Warning Before Axe Falls
South Burnett residents will get at least three years’ warning of any planned closure of Tarong or Tarong North power stations.
Rolling Stoppages At Tarong
Contractors involved in the current shut-down work being carried at Tarong Power Station are conducting a series of rolling stopworks as part of prolonged negotiations over a new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.
Shutdown Boost For Economy
The $35 million maintenance works currently under way at Tarong Power Station will provide a boost to the South Burnett economy, Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham told State Parliament on Thursday.
MP Calls For Tarong Extension
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has called for the life of Tarong Power Station to be extended beyond its projected closure date in 2030
More Power, More Emissions
Emissions from Tarong Power Station have increased over the past five years because the station has been generating more electricity …
Calling All Ex-Tarong Workers …
Do you recognise these blokes? If so, you’ve probably worked at Tarong Power Station at some time over the past 40 or so years.
LNP & ALP Both Saying
They Won’t Close Tarong
MP Deb Frecklington has defended a report which warned Tarong Power Station could close in 2018-19
