The WA Government has taken another step towards securing Western Australia's clean energy future by awarding GenusPlus a $270 million contract to build the first parts of Clean Energy Link – North.
As part of the agreement is GenusPlus will focus on expanding the northern section of the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) to enable the integration of cleaner energy generation in the Midwest.
Energy Minister Reece Whitby divided“The Cook Labor Government has a clear plan for Western Australia’s energy future. That’s why we’re investing in the infrastructure needed to support an energy mix that includes onshore wind and rooftop solar, supported by large batteries and boosted by gas when needed.”
The project is expected to benefit a variety of renewable projects in the region, including the $400 million expansion of the Warradarge wind farm, owned by Bright Energy Investments, a joint venture between Synergy, Cbus Super and CVC DIF.
GenusPlus will design and build three substations in the region and establish the necessary infrastructure. The work is scheduled to begin in the coming months.
Whitby highlighted the importance of this investment: “I look forward to GenusPlus starting work on this incredibly important project to ensure households and small businesses in Western Australia have access to cleaner, more affordable and reliable electricity.”
The Clean Energy Link funding is part of the Cook Labor government's $5.7 billion investment in onshore wind, large-scale battery storage and new transmission projects since 2017.
These continued investments will ensure the state is well prepared for future growth and on track to retire all state-owned coal-fired power plants by 2030.
For more information about Clean Energy Link, visit: Clean Energy Link Program