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Construction of controversial substation set to begin this year

August 9, 2024 2:07 pm

Plans are on track to begin construction of the controversial Ballarat East Zone power substation this year. Powercor says the...

Local towns identified as potential locations for new microgrids

March 19, 2024 10:43 am

Powercor will aim to safeguard customers from major power outages using community-scale microgrids. The company have identified Ballan, Trentham and...

Alliance appeals court decision on transmission line projects

February 21, 2024 10:42 am

The Moorabool and Central Highlands Power Alliance are appealing a Supreme Court decision to allow the fast tracking of controversial...

Ballarat East residents hit out at local substation plans

November 28, 2023 9:46 am

Ballarat East residents have hit out at the decision to build a $30 million substation in their backyard. The York...

Electricity supplier launches major apprenticeship drive

July 31, 2023 10:01 am

Electricity supplier Powercor have launched their largest apprenticeship drive in a decade, with jobs available in Ballarat. All up, they’re...

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