CopperString
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Queensland, Australia
Source: WAtoday
CopperString is a key energy project designed to connect regional Queensland to the national power grid through an 840km power line from south of Townsville to Mount Isa. The project has faced significant cost increases, now expected to reach $13.9 billion, more than double the original estimate of $5 billion.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- WAtoday
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Original status | Under Construction |
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | CopperString is a key energy project designed to connect regional Queensland to the national power grid through an 840km power line from south of Townsville to Mount Isa. The project has faced significant cost increases, now expected to reach $13.9 billion, more than double the original estimate of $5 billion. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Australia |
State | Queensland |
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Source | WAtoday |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-04-10 |
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