The WA Government has taken another step toward securing Western Australia’s clean energy future, with GenusPlus awarded a $270 million contract to build the first parts of Clean Energy Link – North.
As part of the agreement, GenusPlus will focus on expanding the South West Interconnected System’s (SWIS) northern section, enabling the integration of more clean energy generation in the Mid West.
Energy Minister Reece Whitby shared, “The Cook Labor Government has a clear plan for Western Australia’s energy future. That’s why we are investing in the infrastructure that is needed to support an energy mix that comprises onshore wind and rooftop solar, backed by big batteries and firmed by gas as required.”
The project is expected to benefit a host of renewable projects in the region, including the $400 million expansion of Warradarge Wind Farm, owned by Bright Energy Investments, a joint venture between Synergy, Cbus Super, and CVC DIF.
GenusPlus will design and construct three terminal substations in the area and build the necessary infrastructure, with work set to begin in the coming months.
Whitby emphasised the importance of this investment: “I look forward to GenusPlus starting work on this incredibly important project so that WA households and small businesses can access more clean, affordable, and reliable power.”
Funding for the Clean Energy Link 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.
This continued investment 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 further details on Clean Energy Link, visit: Clean Energy Link Program
