Overview
Powerlink upgraded the capacity of part of our North Queensland transmission network between Cairns and Townsville.
The project saw the existing 132kV coastal transmission line upgraded to permanently operate at 275kV capacity.
Works were conducted at our existing Woree, Ross, Tully and Yabulu South substations to accommodate the new 275kV transmission line connections.
The project has improved the reliability and security of supply, resulting in increased storm and cyclone resilience for the north’s transmission network, and has unlocked up to 500MW of additional capacity for generation projects in the region.
Status
Upgrade works were completed in late 2024 across Powerlink’s Woree, Ross and Tully substations, with a range of 275kV equipment being installed to facilitate the network capacity upgrade.