Delivering the economic infrastructure that will support NSW’s future growth and provide energy security for Australia’s east coast is at the core of Transgrid’s Annual Planning Report released today.
Data centres have the opportunity to unlock up to 2GW of new transmission capacity in Sydney by funding new network upgrades identified by Transgrid, thereby safeguarding consumers and securing economic investment in NSW.
A multi-billion-dollar legacy of jobs, investment and economic growth is being created for regional communities as Australia’s largest transmission project delivers benefits beyond the electricity network and consumer bills.
More than 5,000 Aboriginal artefacts recovered before construction of EnergyConnect's eastern section have been returned to Wiradjuri Country, with the discoveries providing valuable insights into Aboriginal occupation and cultural practices across the Riverina over thousands of years.
Communities in South West NSW are invited to attend information sessions about the updated planning proposal for the NSW section of the nation-critical Victoria to NSW Interconnector West (VNI West) project.
Works have begun on the NSW transmission network to enable the installation of synchronous condensers, critical grid-stabilising equipment to support the state’s energy transition from coal to renewables.
Grid forming batteries will take on an expanded role in Transgrid’s plan to keep the NSW grid strong as coal generation retires, as part of a portfolio of system strength solutions to adapt to an increasingly dynamic and complex power system.
Wagga Wagga’s iconic Wollundry Lagoon Bridge will be immersed in a spectacular light show to celebrate completion of Australia’s largest transmission project, honouring a historic moment when electricity was first switched on in the city more than 100 years ago.
Wagga Wagga’s iconic Wollundry Lagoon Bridge will be immersed in a spectacular light show to celebrate completion of Australia’s largest transmission project, honouring a historic moment when electricity was first switched on in the city more than 100 years ago.
Western Sydney communities are invited to have their say on the planning assessment for a new 330 kV electricity substation that will help secure the region’s future power needs.
Australia’s largest transmission project is being fully energised following completion of construction, bringing lower power costs one step closer for millions of consumers in three states and advancing the nation’s renewable energy transition.
Early planning has commenced on critical energy infrastructure solutions to meet the power demands of Australia’s fastest growing region, as coal closures in NSW combined with population growth and increased electrification of homes and businesses, place growing pressure on the existing energy netwo
Twenty-three budding engineers from regional NSW have been awarded scholarships in 2026, helping them pursue their studies closer to home to help deliver Australia’s clean energy future.
Regional communities are receiving a major economic boost as construction of the nation-critical HumeLink project ramps up.
Prime mover convoys carrying massive grid-scale hardware have begun making their way inland from Port Kembla to the substations currently under construction on the nation-critical HumeLink alignment.
Essential transmission works are being carried out to ensure the ongoing reliability of Far West NSW’s primary power supply.
Specialist crews have begun permanent reconstruction of a transmission line in far south-western NSW damaged by a significant storm event earlier this year.
The building of Australia’s largest transmission project has provided a major economic boost to regional NSW, with a ‘buy local’ approach providing hundreds of millions of dollars in supply contracts to local businesses.
A leading energy executive at Australia’s largest transmission business has received national recognition for her contribution to Australia’s infrastructure sector over two decades.
Transgrid is completing the initial stage of essential grid-strengthening projects necessary to uphold stability and security within the NSW transmission network as the state advances its transition from coal to renewable energy.
A critical transmission project to support Australia’s energy transition is also fixing longstanding mobile coverage gaps, with a nation-first initiative integrating telecommunications equipment directly onto electricity towers to improve reception for regional communities.
Not-for-profit organisations across regional NSW have been awarded much-needed funding todeliver a wide range of initiatives to make their local communities a better place to live.
Third-party owned batteries will start providing system strength services to the NSW transmission network this year, underpinning Transgrid’s plan to keep the ‘heartbeat’ of the grid strong at the lowest possible cost for consumers.
Community facilities in the Snowy Valleys and Wagga Wagga Local Government Areas will receive major upgrades from the nation-critical HumeLink project as part of Transgrid’s ongoing efforts to leave a lasting legacy in the region.
Early-career professionals will have an unrivalled opportunity to help deliver the nation’s clean energy transition as part of Transgrid’s 2027 Graduate Program, which is particularly focused on attracting women and First Nations people into the sector.
Transgrid has welcomed its 2026 apprentice intake, with a record number of new first-year apprentices taking up their posts across NSW as part of the workforce who will be called on to help deliver the state’s renewable energy transition.