Key details

The Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) has an intended network capacity of 1 gigawatt (GW) of clean energy generation. 

It is the first REZ to upgrade existing distribution poles and wires, significantly reduces the impacts on surrounding communities and the environment.

Ausgrid will deliver, operate and maintain the project.

Network upgrades include:  

  • building 2 new energy hubs (substations)
  • upgrades to 85km of sub-transmission lines
  • augmentations to existing infrastructure.

Hunter Central Coast - working on power lines

Location and maps

Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone map

Ausgrid selected as preferred network operator

Ausgrid is responsible for planning, delivering and operating existing power lines and other equipment that will connect generation and storage projects in the Hunter-Central Coast REZ.

Ausgrid community consultation

Working with the community

EnergyCo and Ausgrid as network operator are committed to working with the community to minimise project impacts and maximise opportunities for more jobs and work for local businesses.  

Assessing impacts in the Hunter-Central Coast REZ Network Infrastructure Project

We're working with generation and transmission project partners, NSW Government agencies and local councils to deliver the Hunter-Central Coast REZ Network Infrastructure Project.  

We will work with communities and key stakeholders to understand how we can deliver long-lasting benefits and minimise project impacts for the community. 

Ausgrid released a review of environmental factors (REF) for public exhibition and comment on 29 April 2025.

Upcoming consultation  

Ausgrid regularly holds community information sessions and has a presence at various local events around the region.  

Learn more on Ausgrid's website

Learn more

Ausgrid is the preferred network operator for the project

Learn about the renewable energy zone.

The group facilitates discussions between EnergyCo and the broader Hunter and Central Coast communities.

Learn about all projects in the Hunter and Central Coast regions.

Recent news

Project updates
Hunter Central Coast REZ
Upgrades to existing networks
17 Dec 2025
Hunter Central Coast region
Hunter Central Coast REZ
New England REZ
Industry
22 Oct 2025
Media release
Hunter Central Coast REZ
Network operators
Upgrades to existing networks
12 Sep 2025

Released by: Minister for Energy and Climate Change, Minister for the Hunter and Minister for the Central Coast
 


 

Hunter-Central Coast REZ Network Infrastructure Project contacts

We are working with Ausgrid as the network operator for the Hunter-Central Coast REZ.

You can reach out Ausgrid or EnergyCo's Hunter-Central Coast REZ team using the details below.

1800 955 635

Call us

1800 118 894

Email us