Transgrid - A.1 HumeLink Stage 1 Part 2 - Principal contingent project application - 23 May 2023

On 23 May 2023, Transgrid submitted its stage 1 part 2 contingent project application to the AER seeking an increase to their its revenue in accordance with clause 6A.8.2 of the NER to fund early works and procure long lead equipment associated with the delivery of the staged HumeLink contingent project.

The HumeLink project is a transmission upgrade connecting the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme to Bannaby. The HumeLink project is delivered across two stages: the early works stage comprised of pre-construction activities and the implementation stage as well as procurement of long lead equipment for transformers, reactors, conductor and steel. This project relates to the preferred network investment option identified through Transgrid’s HumeLink Regulatory Investment Test for Transmission (RIT-T).

The AER is required to make a determination on this contingent project application under clause 6A.8.2 of the NER.