Powerlink has commenced community engagement on replacement works for critical transmission infrastructure in Cairns.
The Kamerunga Substation and powerline between Kamerunga and Woree Substation are critical components that supply electricity to northern Cairns and are nearing the end of their technical life.
Powerlink is proposing to replace the overhead transmission line between Kamerunga and Redlynch, as well as building a new substation in Barron and laying an underground cable between Redlynch and Woree.
Powerlink's project spokesperson Rachael Maundrell encouraged the community to have their say on this work.
“Community feedback is important to the work we do at Powerlink,” Ms Maundrell said.
“This feedback is valuable for us to understand the potential impacts of our work and helps shape its delivery.
“Residents and members of the community are invited to a series of drop in sessions to learn more about the project and share their feedback.
“This work will replace aging components of our infrastructure and ensures the reliability of electricity supply into Cairns for generations to come.”
This consultation forms part of Powerlink’s request for the project to be approved under the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) process, managed by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning.
This process examines the potential social, environmental and economic impacts of the project, including ways to manage them.
Our team will be available to meet with residents and wider community at three drop in sessions:
- Kangaroo Leagues Club – Thursday, 27 November from 4.30-7.30pm
- Earlville Shopping Centre – Saturday, 29 November from 9am-12 noon
- Peace Lutheran College – Thursday, 4 December from 4.30-7.30pm
An electronic copy of Powerlink’s MID Assessment Report, along with more information about this project, is available on our Kamerunga to Woree Replacement Project page.
