CopperString Transmission Line
Sector: Government • Location: Queensland, Australia
Source: AFR
The CopperString transmission line is an 800-kilometre high-voltage connection between Mount Isa and Townsville in Queensland. It has been deemed a priority for renewable energy transition by the federal government, despite concerns from the Queensland government regarding its significant cost increase from an estimated $1.7 billion to $9 billion.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government, Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- AFR
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Original status | under review |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The CopperString transmission line is an 800-kilometre high-voltage connection between Mount Isa and Townsville in Queensland. It has been deemed a priority for renewable energy transition by the federal government, despite concerns from the Queensland government regarding its significant cost increase from an estimated $1.7 billion to $9 billion. |
Original sector | Energy |
Budget |
Location
Country | Australia |
State | Queensland |
Source
Source | AFR |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-03-17 |
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