Tamworth power: New England to become renewable energy hub after enormous interconnector upgrade, says Mayor

Andrew Messenger
April 30 2020 - 5:30am
Big future: a $217 million upgrade of the Queensland-NSW interconnector could unlock billions in additional investment. Photo: Peter Hardin 270420PHD005
Big future: a $217 million upgrade of the Queensland-NSW interconnector could unlock billions in additional investment. Photo: Peter Hardin 270420PHD005

A massive $217 million upgrade to the region's power grid could set Tamworth up as the manufacturing hub of the future, a renewable energy developer believes.

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Andrew Messenger

Andrew Messenger

Northern Daily Leader journalist

Politics, environment and energy journalist at the Northern Daily Leader. I also write about health, bushfires and occasionally music. I'm a Brisbane boy by way of Charleville and Hobart who now lives in in beautiful New England. Get me at andrew.messenger@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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