WA’s energy transition continues to surge, with the WA State Government signing $342 million in construction contracts this month for the Clean Energy Link - North; a landmark transmission infrastructure project designed to unlock up to 1GW of renewable energy across the South West Interconnected System (SWIS).
The contracts, awarded to UGL Engineering, Acciona and WA based GenusPlus, mark the commencement of physical works on the largest transmission investment in WA in over a decade.
The scope includes a 26.5km 132kV transmission line from Wangara to Neerabup, along with new terminals and upgrades at Three Springs, Regans Ford, Neerabup and Eneabba.
The announcement signals the mobilisation of resources, the start of construction and the activation of job creation, with over 400 roles expected during the build phase.
Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson reinforced the significance of this milestone, “Clean Energy Link - North is pivotal and the start of our accelerated planning for future transmission corridors to unlock renewable energy across the State.”
The infrastructure will connect renewable resources in the Mid West to the SWIS, enabling new wind and solar projects to feed into the grid, supporting WA’s decarbonisation goals. It also lays the groundwork for future industrial growth in regions like Geraldton and Three Springs, where
clean energy access is key to attracting investment in renewable and future facing energy projects.
With premier coal assets Muja D and Collie scheduled for retirement by 2030, the Clean Energy Link
is not just a transmission upgrade, it’s a foundational element of WA’s energy future.
As construction begins, the project sends a strong signal to industry that WA is ready to connect, scale and lead in renewable energy infrastructure.