$420m More for CopperString, but some Regional Leaders Remain Unconvinced

$420m more for CopperString, but some regional leaders remain unconvinced

Traeger MP Robbie Katter questions why new $420 million CopperString funding provides no firm timelines for the crucial western link. Uncover miner confidence impact.

Queensland to invest $3.2 billion into CopperString transmission project

The Queensland government has pledged to invest $3.2 billion (USD 2.2 billion) in the CopperString transmission project as part of its 2026-27 Budget, with early works progressing on the Eastern Link and ground broken at Flinders Substation. CopperString will connect north and northwest Queensland to the National Electricity Market (NEM) enabling new generation, firming, and industrial development. The two sections of CopperString include the Ea…

Queensland ratchets up investment in CopperString transmission project

Queensland commits another $420 million to the CopperString transmission link, designed to connect the mineral and renewable-rich north west regions to main grid.

Queensland commits record $3.2 billion to CopperString

CopperString will connect Mt Isa and north-west Queensland to the national electricity grid through Townsville. Image: Chris Ison/stock.adobe.comThe Queensland Government has committed a record $3.2 billion to CopperString ahead of the 2026-27 State Budget, backing the transmission project expected to strengthen power supply across the North West Minerals Province (NWMP). Designed to connect Mount Isa and north-west Queensland to the national el…

Australia’s Queensland commits AU$3.2 billion to CopperString transmission project

Australia’s Queensland has allocated AU$3.2 billion to the CopperString transmission project in its 2026-27 State Budget.

State Budget boost to advance CopperString - Industry Queensland

The Queensland Government has pledged $420 million in the 2026-27 Budget to advance the CopperString transmission project as part of a total $3.2 billion investment. Treasurer and Energy Minister David Janetzki said this was an $800 million increase on last year’s Budget item f $2.4 billion, which underpinned the government’s commitment to ensuring the project's Eastern Link was completed by 2032.  "The upcoming Budget strengthens the foundation…