Access Track Construction

Summary and scope

The Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) will be serviced by new transmission network infrastructure, including sub-transmission lines and substations, which will transfer power generated by solar and wind farms to electricity consumers. This infrastructure will be critical for the successful operation of REZ.EnergyCo is leading the development of the REZ transmission network infrastructure in its capacity as the infrastructure planner for the REZs in NSW, and Ausgrid is the preferred network operator.As the network operator, Ausgrid will be responsible for designing, financing, building, operating and maintaining the network infrastructure for the Hunter-Central Coast REZ.Ausgrid's proposed infrastructure includes two new substations, a major upgrade on two existing substations, a minor upgrade of other substations, and upgrading of approximately 85 km of existing powerline lines.The REZ infrastructure will be mainly built where there is Ausgrid infrastructure. In some cases, there may be a need to expand easements or obtain new easements. The aim is to minimise impact on communities, landowners and the environment.Learn more about related opportunities in NSW's renewable energy zones.