Powerlink wants local businesses to help deliver the state's newest transmission project to supply renewable electricity to North Queensland.
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Powerlink will soon start work to deliver the grid connection for Genex's Clean Energy Hub at Kidston near Einasleigh and will be hosting a virtual contractor briefing alongside principal contractor UGL on Monday, August 9 from 5.30pm to 7pm.
Minister for Energy Mick de Brenni encouraged businesses from the region to take advantage of the Government's Buy Queensland procurement approach and join the forum.
"A key part of our COVID-19 economic recovery plan is Queensland Government investment in renewable energy and the local jobs that come with it," Mr de Brenni said.
"For Genex's Clean Energy Hub to safely and efficiently provide clean energy to the North, we're looking for a range of trades and professions to support construction of the new transmission line.
"From road building to vegetation management, all the way down to snake bite training, it's going to take entire towns to get these 340 towers off the ground to connect this 186km long, 275kV line from Mount Fox to Kidston."
Powerlink Chief Executive Paul Simshauser said Powerlink was dedicated to working with principal contractor UGL to maximise local employment and procurement opportunities.
"With construction expected to begin in the first half of 2022, we are keen to start the conversation with local businesses on ways they could support the project," Mr Simshauser said.
"We hope to talk to North Queenslanders in person later this year once the situation with COVID-19 is more stable."
UGL's Managing Director Doug Moss said the contractor and supplier briefing was an opportunity for local vendors to get to know UGL.
"We'll provide information about the types of contracts we'll be looking to award, and how we can help potential suppliers and vendors in preparing for the tender process," Mr Moss said.
Local businesses can register to attend the virtual contractor briefing by visiting www.powerlink.com.au/genex. A recording of the forum will also be made available.
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