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Expression of interest process for local businesses
Between August 2024 and March 2025 we invited local businesses to register their interest to work with the HTP.
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Transmission line and substation tender process
The tender process is underway to appoint 2 main contractors to design and build the HTP – 1 for the transmission line and 1 for the substations and switching stations. Tenderers are assessed on their commitment to using local goods and services and have been provided with the registry of interested businesses. From late 2025, successful contractors may contact the registered businesses to finalise opportunities.
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Construction
Construction is expected to start in 2027. The network operator will manage the construction and operation of the HTP.
Workforce and supplier opportunities
Building the Hunter Transmission Project is a significant opportunity to invest in local business and provide jobs for local people.
The types of services that the Hunter Transmission Project will need during design and construction include:
- labourers, security guards, cleaners, mining escorts
- plant operators, stringing crews, tower assembly crews, foundation crews, traffic control, geotechnical investigations
- engineers, planners, scientists, commercial, quality, legal, accounting, safety, community, surveyors, apprentices and trainees across all major trades including lines, electrical and foundations
- civil contractors, surveyors, electricians, arborists (clearing and revegetation), steel fabricators, precast fabricators, quarried materials, local plant hire, local vehicle hire, local hardware retailers and other small retailers, catering and restaurants, cleaning, accommodation providers.
Between August 2024 and March 2025, Expressions of interest (EOIs) were open for local businesses interested in working with the Hunter Transmission Project.
Businesses were invited to register through the ICN Gateway, outlining their areas of interest and capabilities.
In August 2024 we held a series of sessions to explain the Hunter Transmission Project’s procurement process, timelines and ways businesses can be involved. You can view presentation slides from the event here.
The tender process for the transmission line and substation works is underway. The registry of interested businesses is available to tenderers, who’ve been encouraged to contact registered businesses to explore potential opportunities. Tenderers will be assessed on their commitment to using local goods and services.
EnergyCo has shortlisted 7 contractors for the 2 key work packages. Read about the shortlisted tenderers.
The shortlisted contractors are reviewing the scope of work and familiarising themselves with the project to prepare their tenders. EnergyCo will assess these tenders and select the successful contractors.
From late 2025, successful contractors may begin contacting registered businesses to formalise opportunities.
Expressions of interest (EOI) are now closed. Thanks to everyone who registered.
If you have any questions or want to learn more, email the Hunter Transmission Project community team at [email protected]
Related content
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Explore where the transmission lines will run and learn about the route selection process.
Explore how the HTP will benefit the local community and wider region.
Preferred network operator and shortlisted contractors announced
We've reached a major milestone for the Hunter Transmission Project, signing a commitment deed with Transgrid as the preferred network operator.
Another important milestone is the shortlisting of 7 contractors to participate in the tender phase for design and construction of the project.
Get in touch with the HTP community team
Send the local HTP community team an email at [email protected]
Phone us on 1800 645 972 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
Get in touch with EnergyCo
1800 118 894 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
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