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Wagga Wagga’s iconic Wollundry Lagoon Bridge will be immersed in a spectacular light show to celebrate completion of Australia’s largest transmission project, honouring a historic moment when electricity was first switched on in the city more than 100 years ago.

Western Sydney communities are invited to have their say on the planning assessment for a new 330 kV electricity substation that will help secure the region’s future power needs. 

Australia’s largest transmission project is being fully energised following completion of construction, bringing lower power costs one step closer for millions of consumers in three states and advancing the nation’s renewable energy transition.

Early planning has commenced on critical energy infrastructure solutions to meet the power demands of Australia’s fastest growing region, as coal closures in NSW combined with population growth and increased electrification of homes and businesses, place growing pressure on the existing energy network.

Twenty-three budding engineers from regional NSW have been awarded scholarships in 2026, helping them pursue their studies closer to home to help deliver Australia’s clean energy future.

Regional communities are receiving a major economic boost as construction of the nation-critical HumeLink project ramps up.