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South pine to hays inlet powerline duplication project

Construction activities will begin in July on the new 110,000 volt (110kV) powerline which runs along an easement, parallel to the existing powerline which connects Powerlink’s bulk supply substation at South Pine Road, Brendale with ENERGEX’s Hays Inlet Substation at McKillop Street, Rothwell.

project need
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about the powerline route
what can I expect next
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project need

In recent years, the population of the area has grown significantly, with a number of new housing estates and communities around North Lakes, Mango Hill and Griffin. The area is also experiencing a substantial increase business and commercial development, including the expansion of Westfield North Lakes, and the establishment of the North Lakes Business Centre.

project background

The proposed duplication project received Ministerial approval in August 2009. Extensive community consultation activities were held between July 2008 and January 2009. The detailed feedback we received from the community has enabled ENERGEX to identify and fully consider potential impacts on residents, wildlife and environment, and to develop effective mitigation strategies.

The project is expected to be completed by December 2010.

about the powerline route

The project will include the construction of 35 steel towers along the ENERGEX easement. The majority of new towers will be constructed alongside the existing towers to minimise the visual impact. The preferred route and co-location with existing towers was found to be the most effective corridor option that importantly, will have the least overall environmental, community and economic impact.

Click here to view route map.

community consultation

ENERGEX would like to thank the community of the Moreton Region for their feedback and comments on the planned duplication of the South Pine to Hays Inlet powerline. We are committed to keeping the community and stakeholders up to date about the project using a combination of communication mediums such as newsletters, direct mail, local press and media.

ENERGEX looks forward to working closely with local residents and key stakeholders through the construction process, and on the planned revegetation and landscaping of the ENERGEX corridor through Murrumba Downs.

what can I expect next?

The following table outlines proposed timelines for the project:

Date	Activity	Status
April 2010	Geotechnical investigation	Complete
May 2010	Vegetation assessment	Complete
May 2010	Detailed design	Complete
July 2010	Access track and foundation construction commencement
July 2010	Vegetation clearing commencement (tower pads)
July 2010	Tower installation commencement
Oct 2010	Powerline stringing commencement
Oct 2010	Tower installation completion
Dec 2010	Commissioning new feeders

contact us

If you would like to receive project updates, register your name and address on our feedback form. Alternatively you can call us on 13 12 53, or email us with your enquiries or comments.

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