Theodore Wind Farm Connection Project

Overview

Powerlink has been engaged by RWE Renewables Australia (RWE) to connect their proposed Theodore Wind Farm Project, located approximately 20 kilometres (km) east of Theodore in Central Queensland, to the electricity grid.  

The connection project will include constructing a new double circuit 275kV transmission line from the Castle Creek Substation within the Theodore Wind Farm, to the proposed future Mt Benn Substation near Banana (which forms part of the Banana Range Wind Farm Connection Project - currently in the planning phase).  

The Theodore Wind Farm Project is a renewable energy development planned by RWE. Visit the RWE website for further information about the wind farm.
 

Powerlink's Role 

Powerlink is finalising the location for the new 275kV transmission line easement alignment, obtaining the required federal and state approvals, and will build and maintain the line if it is approved. Powerlink will also seek the necessary approvals for the design and construction of the Castle Creek Substation, located within the wind farm boundary. 

Status

Planning approvals progressing 

Powerlink is applying for planning approval for this project under the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) process. 

Consultation on the project’s MID Proposal Report was undertaken in March 2026. Four submissions were received during the consultation process. The feedback themes included queries about the environmental assessment process, construction impacts, compensation, land access protocols, existing Ergon Energy infrastructure and cumulative regional impacts. Powerlink has reviewed this feedback and will be providing responses to the Queensland Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDIP)for consideration. 

Powerlink is now waiting for a decision on approval which is expected by late 2026.   

Visit our community hub to learn more  

Get involved

Visit our Community Hub to: 

• read the latest project updates  
• download a copy of the MID Proposal Report  
• view project resources and explore the project map. 

Throughout the planning and development of our projects, Powerlink is committed to ongoing genuine and timely engagement to ensure we deliver outcomes for landholders, Traditional Owner groups, local communities and other stakeholders that enable co-existence with current and future land uses.

If you have any questions about the Theodore Wind Farm Connection Project, please contact us via:

• Email:  [email protected]
• Phone: 07 3898 4919 (Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm)

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