The Gladstone PTI comprises proposed transmission works required to ensure ongoing reliability and security of supply and:

• meet the forecast electrical load in anticipation of Gladstone Power Station’s closure
• support the decarbonisation of major industries
• compensate for loss of essential system services, such as inertia, system strength and voltage control capability, following the closure of Gladstone Power Station.

The PTI framework is a process to assess credible investment options to meet an identified need.

PTI Expert Panel

A PTI Expert Panel has been convened to advise Powerlink and challenge assumptions in recommendations and advice. The panel operates independently and will use its technical and regulatory expertise in the energy sector to reflect the long-term interests of customers.

Reporting obligations

In line with the direction for the assessment, Powerlink will:

• confirm engagement with the Queensland Energy System Advisory Board (QESAB) and other stakeholders
• summarise non-confidential submissions received and Powerlink’s responses in the Final Assessment Report
• publish non-confidential submissions.

These reporting obligations will be published on this webpage.

Get involved

Powerlink completed a public consultation on the Draft Assessment Report for the Gladstone PTI from 10 April to 15 May 2025. Information on what was in and out of scope can be found in the scope of consultation paper.

Powerlink is now preparing the Final Assessment Report.

We hosted a webinar on 28 April for those interested in the Gladstone PTI consultation and to support stakeholders in preparing submissions.

You can access the key resources from the session:

• Webinar recording
• Presentation slides
• Responses to audience questions

Public consultation period is now closed.

General submissions

Powerlink invited submissions from all interested parties including market participants, energy market bodies, potential non-network providers and customer representatives, on the preferred option presented and the matters addressed in this draft report.

Information on what was in and out of scope can be found in the scope of consultation paper.

Non-Network Solution Providers

Powerlink invited proposals from potential non-network solution providers to address the voltage control component of the third element of the identified need, in part or in full, within the required timeframe.

Full details are available in the Draft Assessment Report.

Community member? If you are a community member, you can also sign up for community-specific engagement opportunities via our project pages.