Network

Our Network

We are a leading Australian provider of high voltage electricity transmission network services, providing electricity to more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Our network extends 1,700 kilometres (km) from Cairns to the New South Wales border, and comprises 15,449 circuit km of transmission lines and 152 substations.

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Connect to our Network

Powerlink has delivered more than 20 large and complex connections to support the renewable energy transition in the past six years.

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Pricing and Revenue

Powerlink calculates prices in accordance with the framework set out in the National Electricity Rules (NER) and its pricing methodology.

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Projects

Our project delivery model is based on engaging early, and often, to ensure we deliver positive outcomes for landholders, stakeholders, the environment and local communities where our transmission infrastructure is located.

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Planning and Consultation

Our transmission network planning ensures the network continues to safely and reliably meet forecast electricity demand. 

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Maintenance

Regular targeted patrols and maintenance activities are critical to ensuring a safe and reliable supply of high voltage electricity to five million Queenslanders. Depending on the location inspections can be carried out from the ground using 4WDs, at heights using drones or elevated work platforms (EWPs) and from the air via helicopters.

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