Powerlink Queensland

16/06/2026

This year marks an incredible milestone for Powerlink - 25 years of high voltage live substation work.

Since the first crew began training in 2001, high voltage live substation work has become a critical capability, enabling essential maintenance and upgrades to be completed whilst keeping network elements in service.

Just as significant is the safety record behind it. 25 years of high voltage live substation work with zero live working incidents.

Four members of the original crew remain part of the team today, continuing to share their expertise and experience.



12/06/2026

Powerlink is progressing work on the future Flinders Substation south of Hughenden, with bore drilling commencing at the site that will support CopperString. This important preparatory work is needed ahead of bulk earthworks commencing next month.

Maximising opportunities for North Queensland businesses is a key part of the project, with local family-owned business Serra Drilling completing the work over the next ten days.

03/06/2026

Find us at FarmFest, until the 4th June. Drop into stand E-F35 to chat to the Powerlink team about working safely near powerlines, including how to check line voltages to determine the recommended clearance distances and what to do in an emergency.

Learn more about Queensland's transmission network which extends 1,700 km from Cairns to the New South Wales border. We look forward to seeing you there.

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31/05/2026

Trinity Anglican School, Cairns recently hosted a planting project with its outdoor recreation students, and we were proud to supply 400 trees to support their efforts.

Despite very wet conditions, around 40 students planted every single tree in just one hour - a fantastic effort that will help stabilise creek erosion on the school grounds.

This initiative builds on our connection with Trinity Anglican School as a landholder for the Bayview Heights to White Rock Underground Cable Project.

26/05/2026

24/05/2026

We’re partnering with UNIQ You to connect Queensland high school girls with career pathways they may not yet have considered. 

Five Powerlink team members have volunteered their time to be UNIQYou advisors. Kalina, Shaunii, Lu, Mia and Suhaila are sharing their career experiences, insights and advice - each bringing a different perspective to help students discover diverse career opportunities.

We're looking forward to seeing the impact the Powerlink team have as role models, inspiring students exploring future career possibilities in the energy industry.

Learn more: https://uniqyou.com.au/

21/05/2026

Powerlink has connected nine big battery projects in the past year, totalling more than 2GW of storage.

Recently we have energised connections to the second stage of Quinbrook's Supernode BESS, Lightsource bp's Woolooga BESS, Stanwell Battery and Iberdrola Australia's Broadsound BESS. This enables them to progress through to testing and commissioning.

Once fully operational, the four batteries will provide a combined 940MW of storage - enough to power up to 940,000 homes at peak demand.

Read more: https://www.powerlink.com.au/news-media/batteries-delivering-queenslanders

19/05/2026

This year marks 50 years of the Queensland State Emergency Service. That's five decades of supporting communities across the state.

Today is Wear Orange Wednesday, a day to thank SES volunteers and celebrate our shared commitment to community safety and resilience.

Powerlink's Project Delivery Quality Specialist Dan shared what volunteering means to him and the impact of supporting communities when they need it most. 

 

18/05/2026

We’re proud to support the next generation of engineers through the Else Shepherd Scholarship for Women in Engineering and the Powerlink Scholarship for First Nations Engineers, delivered in partnership with QUT (Queensland University of Technology).

Congratulations to Bronte Quinn and Julia Angeles on receiving this year’s scholarships.

Both recipients have demonstrated not only strong academic achievement, but also resilience, leadership, and a genuine passion for making a difference in the energy and infrastructure sector.

These scholarships are about creating pathways, building confidence, and opportunities to step into careers that shape the future of energy in Queensland.

Thank you to QUT for their continued partnership and shared commitment to supporting diverse and emerging talent.

15/05/2026

Powerlink was proud to join Murra Pathways’ Careers Expo which connected 20+ employers with more than 70 First Nations students.

Murra Pathways plays an important role in creating meaningful opportunities between First Nations students and employers - fostering connections for long-term, supported career pathways to help young people explore their potential.

We were inspired by the passion and curiosity of the students and the strong interest in careers in the energy sector.