New overhead powerlines and underground cables have been installed throughout the area and this phase of the project involves upgrading the existing Beaudesert substation located in Tubber Street.
The substation upgrade will include installing new electrical equipment that will increase its capacity and improve the reliability of the substation. Work also involves replacing and extending the fence surrounding the substation site to ensure community safety.
Kevin Ball, Energex’s works group manager, said: Commercial and residential growth in the areas around Beaudesert and the increased use of power-hungry consumer lifestyle products such as home air conditioning has resulted in a sharp increase in power consumption.
