CopperString 2032 Energy Transmission Project
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
CopperString 2032 is a multi-billion-dollar energy transmission project involving the construction of a 1,100-kilometre power line network from Townsville to Mount Isa, connecting towns and mines to the national electricity market for the first time. The project scope includes construction of the Hughenden-to-Townsville section by Powerlink and seeking private investment for the Hughenden-to-Mount
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Townsville, Queensland, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Original status | Planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | CopperString 2032 is a multi-billion-dollar energy transmission project involving the construction of a 1,100-kilometre power line network from Townsville to Mount Isa, connecting towns and mines to the national electricity market for the first time. The project scope includes construction of the Hughenden-to-Townsville section by Powerlink and seeking private investment for the Hughenden-to-Mount Isa section through the Queensland Investment Commission. |
Original sector | Energy Industry |
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Location
Country | Australia |
State | Queensland |
City | Townsville |
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Source | Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-07 |
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