General News
9 July, 2025
Hughenden CopperString camp almost completed
Powerlink recently hosted a walkthrough of the workers' accommodation on the outskirts of Hughenden.
Powerlink’s workforce accommodation precinct is nearing completion at Hughenden, preparing for occupancy later this year.
Executive general manager of major projects Ian Lowry and Flinders Shire mayor Kate Peddle recently toured the facility.
“To be on the verge of starting operations after a sod turn around 12 months ago is a testament to the team who has constructed the facility,” Mr Lowry said.
“We are well-positioned to get on the job of the preliminary works of the Hughenden Hub later this year.
“A key focus continues to be on engaging local and indigenous businesses as this work continues.
“To date, we have invested more than $17 million in local businesses along the CopperString corridor.”
Cr Peddle said it was an eye-opening experience to see where future CopperString workers will be residing.
“CopperString is the catalyst for economic development across the North and North West,” she said.
“This is a facility we never thought we would see in our community but we are glad it’s here.
“We are proud of the partnership we have built with Powerlink – and now QIC – and look forward to preliminary works starting later this year.”
Powerlink will be meeting with local mayors and industry bodies in coming weeks to discuss investment into legacy projects.
The initial communities set to see the benefits from the $30 million fund will be Hughenden and Richmond.
Powerlink has also achieved a significant environmental milestone with the approval of CopperString’s offset management plan required for construction mobilisation to the Hughenden Hub later this year.
“This plan has been delivered after 12 months of detailed planning with Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, along with significant ecological studies to identify and secure prospective offset properties in the region,” Mr Lowry said.