HumeLink West

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HumeLink will deliver a more reliable and more sustainable grid, create more than 1600 jobs and generate major benefits for local communities along the route.

Transgrid has contracted UGL Engineering Pty Ltd and CPB Contractors Pty Ltd (UGL-CPB JV) to deliver the western portion of the HumeLink project.

HumeLink West involves the expansion of the existing Wagga Wagga 330 kV substation, the design and construction of a new substation at Gugaa and connection works to the future Maragle 500 kV substation. The project also includes a new 500 kV double circuit transmission line to connect the substations at the Wondalga interface point with HumeLink East.

Figure 1: Division of HumeLink East and HumeLink West sections

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HumeLink West project update

Enabling works for construction are now underway.

HumeLink West - CIMIC Group companies UGL and CPB Contractors – first broke ground on Ashfords Road at Gregadoo on the eastern outskirts of Wagga Wagga in January, marking a symbolic commencement milestone for delivery of the critical energy project.

Ongoing enabling works commenced at the Wagga Wagga end of the alignment. Key activities include provision of site access points, gates, fencing, access tracks, drainage, site compounds, utility connections, ancillary site facilities and the installation of temporary worker accommodation. For more information on enabling works view the work notifications below.

View our latest community newsletter to learn about our recent events and initiatives and hear more about what to expect over the coming months.

Apply now for ‘She Can Too’ Scholarships

The She Can Too Scholarships offer support to female students with a demonstrated financial need. Ten scholarships worth $15,000 each will be awarded to eligible female students currently in year 11. Funds will be distributed annually across Year 11, Year 12 and at thAe beginning of their first post school year to assist with expenses in their chosen study such as textbooks, uniforms, school excursions and technology. To register your interest, please click here, or go to HumeLink West Joint Venture She Can Too Scholarship Initial Application Form.

Attend the HumeLink West Jobs Expo

The Humelink West Jobs Expo will be held on Wednesday 30 April 2025 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm at 1/3 Ball Place, Wagga Wagga. Connect with our project team and hiring managers, explore various roles, and learn about training pathways and graduate programs. To RSVP, please click here, or go to HumeLink West Jobs Expo. 

Enabling work across the HumeLink West alignment commenced in January 2025.

Enabling work include site establishment, survey and monitoring activities needed to ensure the project is ready for main construction.

Type of activities include:

• Survey and investigation activities including environmental surveys, biodiversity studies, heritage investigations, noise and dust monitoring , arborist surveys and local vegetation investigations
• Locating underground utilities and services including power, gas, water and telecommunications
• Local roads and property condition surveys
• Establishing access points and tracks on private and public property along the alignment
• Establishing accommodation facilities for workers at Tarcutta and Green Hills and construction facilities along the project alignment
• Installing traffic management and controls at multiple locations along the HumeLink West alignment
• Work on private properties.

This follows HumeLink West carrying out site investigations and associated activities throughout 2024 to progress detailed design for the project.

The work is undertaken by HumeLink West Joint Venture (UGL Engineering and CPB contractors), in line with the relevant guidelines and approvals.

Work will take place during standard construction hours of 7.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday and 8.00am-1.00pm on Saturdays. If out of hours work is required, we will contact all impacted landowners and near neighbours seven days before the work starts.

View the HumeLink West work notifications below.

We're making it easy for local business to participate and find work with the project through the Industry Capability Network (ICN).

Visit the HumeLink West ICN page to register your interest and search for available packages.

We have also partnered with Supply Nation to connect Aboriginal businesses with procurement opportunities on the project. Register for Supply Nation here.

Local Business Register

The project requires a variety of products and services, and all packages may not be listed on ICN. If you’re interested in registering your business for potential opportunities as the project progresses, please submit an expression of interest to the Humelink local business register.

Please note: registering your interest does not guarantee employment.

To see the status of the planning approvals pathway visit the NSW Government Major Projects Planning Portal.

Enquiries and feedback

Your feedback is valuable to us and helps improve our systems, processes and interactions with the community. We are committed to effectively engaging with you. If you would like to make an enquiry or provide feedback to the HumeLink West project team, please fill out the form below or call the HumeLink hotline on 1800 317 367 (free call, business hours).

You can also provide feedback by emailing humelink@transgrid.com.au 

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Please note:

• All responses will remain confidential.
• If you are a business interested in working on the HumeLink Project, please complete our online HumeLink Local Business Register form. Additionally, we encourage businesses to register with the ICN Gateway (free registration) to access the details of work packages – all our packages are advertised on the ICN Gateway. Available work packages can be found at Humelink West (icn.org.au) and Humelink East (icn.org.au).
• If you would like to express your interest in working with HumeLink West, please complete the following form: Humelink West Employment EOI.
• For media enquiries, please direct these to Transgrid’s media team. Contact details available at: https://www.transgrid.com.au/media-publications
• If you are a landowner please contact your Land Access Coordinator as primary point of contact.