Palmerston to Heybridge - North West transmission developments
Landowner and community engagement
The North West Transmission Developments include building new infrastructure from Palmerston (near Cressy) to Sheffield, and from Sheffield to Heybridge (near Burnie). The existing transmission infrastructure in these sections was built in 1957.
Changes to the existing transmission network and potential new transmission routes will be required in North West Tasmania to increase network capacity and ensure the power system can accommodate future renewable energy and storage developments proposed for the region, including the 1500 megawatt Marinus Link.
(Photo credit: ABC Rural, Eliza Wood)
Proposed North West Transmission Developments
Between Palmerston and Sheffield a new 220kV double circuit transmission line is proposed to be built alongside the existing 220kV transmission line on the northeast side.
Between Sheffield and Heybridge (and onto Burnie) a new 220kV transmission line is proposed to be built within the existing easement.