Project

Clean Energy Link - East

PROJECT STATUS
Awarded

The Clean Energy Link - East Project is a proposed 330-kilovolt (kV) and 132-kV transmission line and terminal builds within the existing network, which will connect Western Power’s existing Shotts and Muja Terminals in Collie to Darkan. Work will also include existing line conversions and reinforcement work. The project and associated contracts have been divided across multiple stages.

Stage One covers works between the Shotts and Muja Terminals to a new terminal at Cordering. Work packages in Stage One include:

  • Shotts Terminal Upgrade 
  • Muja Terminal Upgrade
  • New Cordering Terminal, and
  • Transmission connections

Stage Two and Three are yet to be finalised, but are expected to comprise:

  • a new terminal near Darkan
  • a new terminal in the Shire of Williams
  • a new double-circuit 330 kV transmission line connecting the two terminals.

PROJECT HISTORY

Apr 2026 The Western Australian Government announced the establishment of a $1.4 billion Clean Energy Fund to support the development of projects, including the Clean Energy Link - East.
Oct 2026 The WA Government awarded Stage 1 contracts across the project. Cordering Terminal works will be delivered by Acciona, Muja Terminal works will be delivered by Genus, and the Shotts Terminal and Transmission Line Works will be delivered by UGL.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
Western Australia |
Resources
Project website
Clean Energy Link - East
Major Contract

Clean Energy Link - East - Cordering Terminal

PROJECT STATUS
Awarded

The Clean Energy Link - East Project is a proposed 330-kilovolt (kV) and 132-kV transmission line and terminal builds within the existing network, which will connect Western Power’s existing Shotts and Muja Terminals in Collie to Darkan. Work will also include existing line conversions and reinforcement work.

The Cordering Terminal package includes the delivery of a new 330 kV terminal at Cordering. located south of Darkan. The project will connect to Muja and Shotts Terminals through 330kV transmission lines.

Key Dates

Oct 2026 Contract Award
2027 Expected Construction Commencement

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Western Power
Successful Tenderer: ACCIONA

PROJECT HISTORY

Oct 2026 The Western Australian Government announced that ACCIONA had been awarded the contract to deliver the project.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Design and Construct (D&C) |
Location
Western Australia |
Resources
Project website
Clean Energy Link - East
Major Contract

Clean Energy Link - East - Muja Terminal

PROJECT STATUS
Awarded

The Clean Energy Link - East Project is a proposed 330-kilovolt (kV) and 132-kV transmission line and terminal builds within the existing network, which will connect Western Power’s existing Shotts and Muja Terminals in Collie to Darkan. Work will also include existing line conversions and reinforcement work.

The Muja Terminal package includes the upgrading and expansion of the existing Muja Terminal near Collie. 

Key Dates

Oct 2026 Contract Award
2027 Expected Construction Commencement

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Western Power
Successful Tenderer: GenusPlus

PROJECT HISTORY

Oct 2026 The Western Australian Government announced that GenusPlus had been awarded the contract to deliver the project.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Construct Only |
Location
Western Australia |
Resources
Project website
Clean Energy Link - East
Major Contract

Clean Energy Link - East - Shotts Terminal and Transmission Lines

PROJECT STATUS
Awarded

The Clean Energy Link - East Project is a proposed 330-kilovolt (kV) and 132-kV transmission line and terminal builds within the existing network, which will connect Western Power’s existing Shotts and Muja Terminals in Collie to Darkan. Work will also include existing line conversions and reinforcement work.

The Shotts Terminal and Transmission package includes:

  • an expansion of the existing Shotts Terminal near Collie 
  • a 38-kilometre double-circuit 330 kV transmission line between Shotts Terminal and Cordering Terminal, and
  • a 54-kilometre double-circuit 330 kV transmission line between Muja Terminal and Cordering Terminal.

Key Dates

Oct 2026 Contract Award
2027 Expected Construction Commencement

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Western Power
Successful Tenderer: UGL

PROJECT HISTORY

Oct 2026 The Western Australian Government announced that UGL had been awarded the contract to deliver the project.
Estimated Total Cost
(2026)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Construct Only |
Location
Western Australia |
Resources
Project website
Clean Energy Link - East