TransGrid commits to delivering the nation’s biggest interconnector and will invest $1.8 billion1 into its construction.
The interconnector, EnergyConnect, is a transformational energy project which will save NSW customers up to $64 annually on the average household bill. Construction of the interconnector will generate 1500 new jobs in regional NSW.
The Queensland government will invest $150 million1 into Genex’s Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project (K2-Hydro).
Western Power is set to build a state-of-the-art facility in Albany.
The $16 million energy hub will be created to enhance safety for employees, improve operations and future-proof electricity supply for the region. Design for the facility include single-flow traffic, the separation of heavy and light vehicles, and reduced space between forklifts and employees. It will also include charging ports for electric vehicles in the visitor car park and inside the building.
The facility will replace Western Power’s ageing existing facility on the same site, and construction is expected to commence in May 2021. The new facility and assets contained within it are expected to meet the energy needs of the community in the Great Southern Region1.
Good news for new assets and the path to clean energy as TasNetworks names the Old Tioxide Site as the potential location for the Marinus Link. Once routes and plans are approved, it will effectively repurpose the disused buildings and other assets as well as create hundreds of jobs, boosting the region’s economy.
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is investing $125million1 into the development of the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project.
The investment by the CEFC into critical infrastructure will connect Snowy 2.0 to the National Energy Market (NEM), making it the largest generator connecting to the NSW grid for more than thirty years. In partnership agreement with TransGrid Services, the project will potentially link existing and new infrastructure and deliver clean and cost-effective electricity to its customers.
Sydney Water, Jemena and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) recently announced a jointly funded project to trial injecting biomethane into the natural gas network in NSW.
The $14 million project1 will upgrade biogas produced from the anaerobic digestion process at Sydney Water’s Malabar Wastewater Treatment Plant to biomethane and injected into the Jemena natural gas network.
Asset Management Supporting Maintenance and Reliability
Martin is a maintenance fitter by trade, having begun his career as a maintenance fitter and progressing to roles that saw him accountable for heavy maintenance operations in an organisation of over 600 workers. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience and leadership in maintenance environments, Martin will share real-world examples and practical insights into how asset management can and will support maintenance and reliability. His presentation will highlight the critical connection between strategic asset management and the day-to-day realities of keeping assets performing safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
More Than Maintenance: Unlocking Strategic Value in Public Infrastructure
Maintenance is often seen as a cost to be managed, but in the public works and local government context, it is a strategic lever for delivering long-term community value. Steve’s presentation explores how well-planned, data-informed maintenance and reliability practices are fundamental to achieving asset performance, managing life cycle costs, and controlling risk.
Drawing on asset management principles and real-world examples, Steve will examine how reframing maintenance as an enabler—not an expense—can improve service outcomes, justify investment, and strengthen long-term sustainability. Attendees will gain insight into how maintenance connects with broader infrastructure strategy, and how leadership, planning, and culture shape its success.
Supporting the Next Generation of Asset Management Leaders
Katherine will share her insights and experiences as an emerging practitioner in asset management, addressing key challenges currently faced by young professionals and what they seek to support their ongoing development. In this presentation, she will explore how we can encourage and support emerging professionals to ensure they are well equipped to lead the next era of asset management.
Delivering Quality Maintenance to Maximise Asset Performance
For organisations adopting whole-of-life asset management practices, asset maintenance is no longer solely focused on fixing faults, but rather on ensuring assets are maintained to prevent unscheduled downtime and perform at the required level, as outlined in the asset management plans. High-quality maintenance is essential to achieving this outcome. The application of best practices and modern technologies supports delivering the required level of quality.
