Works completed on critical SEQ transmission line

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A 47-year-old transmission line in Brisbane’s southside has a new lease on life after a major $3.8 million makeover.

Powerlink crews have finished replacing 1225 insulator strings and steelwork on 105 transmission towers between Belmont and Bundamba substations.

Built in 1972, This 37-kilometre-long line plays a critical role in securing power supply for both Brisbane and Ipswich.

Crews successfully completed work on towers in a number of suburbs including Wishart, Eight Mile Plains, and Runcorn.

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This project has ensured the transmission line will continue to operate safe and reliably for its remaining 40-year service life.

The project took about three months to complete and supported nine jobs.

The transmission line runs through Eight Mile Plains, Wishart, Runcorn, Drewvale, Goodna and Collingwood Park.

It also runs near the Gateway Motorway, Beaudesert Road, Logan Motorway, Cunningham Highway and Ipswich Motorway.

Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said the project demonstrated the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to maintaining its publicly-owned transmission networks.

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“This type of work also demonstrated Powerlink’s ability to deliver complex engineering work in densely populated urban areas,” he said.

“The project required intricate traffic management planning to ensure activities were completed safely, efficiently and with minimal impacts in the surrounding area.

“We thank landholders, local communities and motorists for their patience while this essential project was delivered.”

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