CopperString Energy Project
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Queensland, Australia
Source: Michael West Media
The CopperString project aims to connect Queensland’s northwest to the grid through an 840km power line running from south of Townsville to Mount Isa. Originally estimated at $5 billion, the cost has ballooned to $13.9 billion due to additional connections needed for mining and renewable energy projects.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Michael West Media
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The CopperString project aims to connect Queensland’s northwest to the grid through an 840km power line running from south of Townsville to Mount Isa. Originally estimated at $5 billion, the cost has ballooned to $13.9 billion due to additional connections needed for mining and renewable energy projects. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Australia |
State | Queensland |
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Source | Michael West Media |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-04-10 |
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