A reliable and efficient transmission network is vital to economic growth across the region. The 2026 Central Queensland Transmission Network Forum will provide updates on Powerlink’s major projects, with a focus on local and Indigenous participation, and creating opportunities for connection and collaboration. 

Introductory address
Dr Seán Mc Goldrick, Chief Executive, Powerlink Queensland

Central Queensland update
Ian Lowry, Executive General Manager Major Projects, Powerlink Queensland

Panel discussion
Hear from our panel of key industry representatives as they discuss maximising local and Indigenous participation and benefits for Central Queensland. 

• ​Ian Lowry, Executive General Manager Major Projects, Powerlink Queensland​
• Andrew Johnson, CEO, Gladstone Ports Corporation 
• Patrick Hastings, CEO Gladstone Engineering Alliance
• Denva Poyntz, General Manager Energy, Rio Tinto
  
• Matthew Cooke, Chairman, First Nations Chamber of Commerce & Industry 

The event showcase is your opportunity to connect with industry leaders, community stakeholders and decision-makers to gain insights into supply chain opportunities, local supplier engagement and the economic benefits generated through transmission projects. The showcase will feature information booths from: 

• Powerlink Queensland: project engagement, social performance, indigenous partnerships, procurement and supply
• Infrastructure Delivery Partners - BMD, CPP, Downer, UGL, Ventia, Yurika and Zinfra. 
• Coexistence Queensland
• Gladstone Engineering Alliance
• First Nations Chamber of Commerce & Industry 
• Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning

Powerlink acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands and waters of Queensland and in particular, the lands on which we operate. We pay our respect to their Ancestors, Elders and knowledge holders and recognise their deep history and ongoing connection to Country.

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