State Budget Boost to Advance CopperString - Industry Queensland

$420m more for CopperString, but some regional leaders remain unconvinced

Robbie Katter raises concerns over CopperString Western Link, urging "action not words". Miners lack confidence needed to unlock $700 billion critical minerals.

Queensland to invest $3.2 billion into CopperString transmission project

The Queensland government has pledged to invest $3.2 billion (USD 2.2 billion) in the CopperString transmission project as part of its 2026-27 Budget, with early works progressing on the Eastern Link and ground broken at Flinders Substation. CopperString will connect north and northwest Queensland to the National Electricity Market (NEM) enabling new generation, firming, and industrial development. The two sections of CopperString include the Ea…

Queensland commits record $3.2 billion to CopperString

CopperString will connect Mt Isa and north-west Queensland to the national electricity grid through Townsville. Image: Chris Ison/stock.adobe.comThe Queensland Government has committed a record $3.2 billion to CopperString ahead of the 2026-27 State Budget, backing the transmission project expected to strengthen power supply across the North West Minerals Province (NWMP). Designed to connect Mount Isa and north-west Queensland to the national el…

State Budget boost to advance CopperString - Industry Queensland

The Queensland Government has pledged $420 million in the 2026-27 Budget to advance the CopperString transmission project as part of a total $3.2 billion investment. Treasurer and Energy Minister David Janetzki said this was an $800 million increase on last year’s Budget item f $2.4 billion, which underpinned the government’s commitment to ensuring the project's Eastern Link was completed by 2032.  "The upcoming Budget strengthens the foundation…

Queensland Budget Allocates A$3.2 Billion for CopperString Transmission Project - OpenGov Asia

The Queensland Government has committed A$3.2 billion to the CopperString electricity transmission project in the 2026–27 State Budget, aiming to expand energy infrastructure across North Queensland and the North West Minerals Province. Early construction activity is now underway at the Flinders Substation near Hughenden, marking a new phase for the project after several years of […]