The project involved installing new equipment at the Newstead substation and additional underground cabling to allow for increased capacity in the local power network. Energex has recorded a yearly increase in electricity use of around 8.1% in the city’s CBD and surrounding suburbs in recent years.
Importantly, the upgrade will not only improve electricity capacity but will also help Energex to restore power faster should unexpected interruptions occur, by giving it more options to redirect electricity from other parts of the network.
With the electrical network upgrades complete, Energex is now improving the visual amenity of the upgrades with landscaping and revegetation. The Newstead project is part of a record A$4 billion-plus, five-year capital expenditure program that is currently being undertaken by Energex.
