Calvale to Calliope River Transmission Line Reinforcement Project

Project overview

Powerlink is planning for a new transmission line between the Calvale Substation (near Callide Power Station) and the Calliope River Substation (near Gladstone). 

The project will strengthen and increase capacity of the transmission network in the region.   

At 87km long, the new double circuit 275kV transmission line will mostly be constructed in existing spare easements, beside existing transmission lines. 

The project also involves upgrades at both substations to accommodate the new infrastructure and increased energy needs.   

Status

Planning and environmental approvals are progressing. Community engagement on the project’s Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) Proposal Report was undertaken in late 2025. The report has now been submitted to Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDIP) and the Planning Minister for consideration and final decision. 

This project also needs approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Consultation on the draft Public Environment Report (PER) occurred in early 2026. 

Following consultation, the PER has been updated and a Final PER has been submitted to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) for assessment. DCCEEW will now consider any public submissions made on the Draft PER as part of their assessment process, before deciding whether to approve the project, and under what conditions. 

You can view the Final PER that has been submitted for assessment, as well as other project information materials, on our Community Hub under the ‘Resources’ menu. Printed copies are also available at Gladstone City Library and the State Library of Queensland. Please contact us if you would like to request information materials in another format. 

Get involved

Head over to our Community Hub for the latest updates, frequently asked questions, current and previous newsletters and technical reports. 

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Powerlink is committed to ongoing genuine and timely engagement to ensure we deliver positive outcomes for landholders, Traditional Owner groups, local communities, other stakeholders and the environment where our transmission infrastructure is located.     

You can contact us any time about the Calvale to Calliope River Transmission Line Reinforcement Project by:     

• Completing the online feedback form
• Emailing: [email protected] 
• Phoning 1800 635 369 (Monday to Friday, 7.30am – 5pm).    

Landholders along the recommended corridor are also welcome to contact their Landholder Relations Advisor. Please refer to contact details on the right of this page.