Project EnergyConnect Archives - Renew Economy

Commentary

Transgrid’s latest cost blowout raises a key question: What was the point of privatising energy networks?
If the shareholders in network monopolies aren’t prepared to wear the core and highly obvious risks associated with their business, why did we privatise these things in the first place?
Tristan Edis

Feb 23, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Transgrid seeks $1.1 billion in extra transmission costs for interstate interconnector
Transgrid is asking consumers to foot the bill for almost all of the $1.5 billion cost blowout from building the interconnector between South Australia and NSW.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 17, 2026

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Utilities

Farmers prompt transmission giant to find new route for link supporting 100 pct renewables plan
Transmission company looking for new route for new high capacity line after local farming communities objected.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 26, 2025

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“Transformational:” SA section of Australia’s biggest renewable superhighway is complete
South Australian component of Australia largest electricity transmission project is complete, delivering 206km of new poles and wires “on time and on budget.”
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 21, 2023

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Renewables

First towers go up in Australia’s biggest electricity transmission project
Transgrid lifts first massive towers on what will be country’s largest electricity transmission upgrade, fast tracking switch to renewables.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 29, 2023

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Renewables

First concrete poured for 1,500 steel towers in renewable superhighway
First concrete poured to support first of 1,500 steel towers that will make up Australia’s largest electricity transmission project.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 29, 2022

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Utilities

“Better to be early than late:” Redman says networks can keep pace, but may have to pay more
Transgrid CEO Brett Redman says network upgrades can keep pace with energy transition, backs more generous compensation to landholders.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 1, 2022

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Utilities

Transgrid starts work on $1.8bn “transformative” renewable superhighway
Transgrid starts work on its $1.8b portion of Project EnergyConnect, that will massively increase the amount of power shared between NSW, VIC and SA.
Michael Mazengarb

May 31, 2022

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Markets

Elecnor wins $1.9 billion contract to build NSW side of new link to South Australia
Elecnor and Clough joint venture EnergySecure tapped to deliver TransGrid portion of NSW-S.A. interconnector.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 13, 2020

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