Powerlink is proposing to build a new high voltage transmission line between the existing Bouldercombe and Larcom Creek substations.

The new transmission line will reinforce electricity supply to the Gladstone region, and increase network capacity and reliability to support:

• the electrification of local industry

• additional energy that will be produced by new renewable energy generators 

• eventual retirement of ageing coal-fired generators.

Powerlink acquired land for a new substation and is in the early stages of planning.

For planning and environmental approval purposes, this substation is part of the Bouldercombe to Larcom Creek Transmission Line Reinforcement Project.

The Gladstone Project is part of Powerlink’s broader program of work to reinforce the transmission network in Central Queensland. More information can be found at powerlink.com.au/projects/gladstone-project.

Powerlink has been undertaking early desktop and field studies (such as ecological studies) to inform the project’s feasibility and approval pathway.

The findings of these initial investigations have been summarised in two corridor reports, which are now available for public comment.

1. A Corridor Validation Report has been prepared to investigate the 80km portion of the corridor, between Bouldercombe Substation and the proposed Gladstone West Substation. The report assesses the suitability of using the existing vacant easement to accommodate a new double-circuit 275kV transmission line.

2. A Draft Corridor Selection Report has been prepared to investigate the project between the proposed Gladstone West Substation and Larcom Creek Substation. The report identifies a recommended corridor for the proposed transmission line as well as investigates options for easement widening and a new easement location.

If you would like to provide feedback on the corridor reports, please:

• attend a community information drop-in session about the project (these sessions are detailed below)

• use the interactive draft corridor mapping tool below to leave a comment

• complete our feedback form

• email cqprojects@powerlink.com.au

• call 1800 635 369 (Monday to Friday, 7.30am – 5pm)

Landholders along the project alignment are also welcome to contact their Landholder Relations Advisor.

Powerlink team members will be hosting the following project community information drop-in sessions.

We invite you to stop by at any time during these sessions to provide feedback or ask questions about the project.

There will be future opportunities to provide feedback about the project. This may include formal consultation periods as part of our project approval process, community information sessions, email, and via our project website.