Transmission Talk

Episode 5 - Bungaban Wind Farm Connection Project - Study Area

In this episode we take a look at a new project for the team - investigating the connection of Windlab's Bungaban Wind Farm to the electricity grid. Powerlink Property Project Manager, Richard Alarcon joins us to share information about the project, its status and how people can get involved.

Episode 4 - Borumba Transmission Connection Project - voltage change

In this episode we talk about the change in voltage for the transmission lines that will connect the proposed Borumba Pumped Hydro Facility to the electricity grid and what that means for landholders and the community. 

Transmission Talk Episode 3 - Borumba Transmission Connections Project - Site surveys and environmental approvals

This episode explains the site surveys and assessments currently underway for Powerlink’s Borumba Transmission Connections project. We also discuss the environmental and planning approval pathways and how they relate to our work.
Our guest is Dana Boxall, Powerlink General Manager Community and Service Delivery, who shares the latest updates on these processes.

Transmission Talk Episode 2 - SuperGrid Landholder Payment Framework

In this episode we unpack Powerlink's new SuperGrid Landholder Payment Framework. Powerlink commenced a review of its landholder payment approach in October of 2022. With the help of a dedicated stakeholder reference group a new payment framework was developed. Under the new scheme all landholders will receive higher payments and, in an Australian first, landholders with property adjacent to new transmission lines will receive a payment. Powerlink Executive General Manager Delivery and Technical Solutions joins to discuss the ins and outs of the new framework.

Transmission Talk - Borumba Pumped Hydro Connection Project - Draft Corridor Selection Report

Transmission Talk is a podcast series for listeners to hear news and information about Powerlink's projects.
This episode focuses on the new transmission lines needed to connect the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project to the electricity grid.
In this episode we take a look at the Draft Corridor Selection Report for the project, with Powerlink Executive General Manager for Delivery and Technical Solutions, Ian Lowry outlining the investigations and engagement undertaken to inform the report.
Feedback on the Draft Corridor Selection Report is open until the close of business 3 July.
You can provide feedback by emailing the project team at borumba@powerlink.com.au or by visiting the project page at www.powerlink.com.au/borumbatransmission.