Update on Construction: Geurie Energy Hub to Maryvale Solar Farm
What is happening
Essential Energy is building a new high‑voltage powerline between Geurie Zone Sub Station and the Maryvale Solar Farm from May-Dec 2026.
Once built, this powerline will connect the solar farm to the electricity network so the power it generates can be safely carried to homes and businesses across the region.
Why this work is needed
This powerline:
- allows electricity from Maryvale Solar Farm to enter the network
- supports renewable energy in the Central West
- helps strengthen reliability of the local electricity system
Where the works will occur
The powerline will be built along a new corridor between Geurie Zone. Substation and the Maryvale Solar Farm
It crosses privately owned rural land, as well as areas near existing roads and infrastructure, including the Mitchell Highway
Landowners directly affected by the route are aware of this construction and have been consulted for some time.
What will the new poles look like
The new poles will consist of some single steel poles and some concrete ones, approximately 30ms in height.
When new galvanised steel power poles are installed, their shiny surface can cause temporary glare. Natural dulling occurs over time as they are exposed to sunlight, rain, and wind
What construction will involve
During construction, nearby residents may notice:
- survey and site access vehicles
- construction crews accessing paddocks or existing tracks
- construction of steel and concrete footings
- installation of steel and concrete poles
- stringing of powerlines between poles
- periods of increased traffic and reduced speeds at times on local roads and the Mitchell Highway
- Possible outages for customers between July and October 2026. Essential Energy will contact impacted customers ahead of time.
Work will be staged so that not all areas are active at once. Some noise and dust are expected from construction activities. We’ll work to minimise this wherever possible.
Works will be from 6.30am-6.30pm Monday – Saturday
For further information on Essential Energy's Review of Environmental Factors (REF), please go to: https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/part-5/9g7-132kv-overhead-powerline-geurie-13211kv-zone-substation-maryvale-solar-farm-substation
