Powerlink is committed to providing genuine opportunities for local procurement as part of delivering our projects in the Far North and North Queensland regions.

On the Genex Kidston Connection Project, Powerlink has worked with principal contractor UGL to maximise local employment and procurement opportunities wherever possible.

Sub-contracting opportunities on the project have included vegetation and access works, machine and equipment hire, cleaning services, waste management and recycling.

To date we have engaged more than 25 local suppliers, including landholders along the transmission line, with local contracts valued at more than $50 million.

A local supplier, Ingham Concrete-Icon, was engaged to provide a concrete batch plant and concrete supplies to construct the Guybal Munjan Switching Station at Mount Fox.

The concrete batch plant mixed around 1,200 cubic metres of concrete, negating the need for multiple heavy vehicles to drive along Mount Fox Range to deliver concrete to the switching station site.

On the Bayview Heights to White Rock Underground Cable Project in Cairns, we have engaged local contractor, Cairns Conservation Services, to manage the easement restoration planting works for the project.

This work involves planting around 24,000 compatible species near the high voltage underground cables with all stock being sourced from local nurseries.

As part of the easement restoration, the project will install a shade shelter, park benches, and water bubblers along the Bayview Heights easement.

Local contractor Freedom Construction has been engaged to perform the amenity installation. We recognise that engaging local suppliers, utilising their knowledge and skills, and contributing to local economies leads to positive outcomes.