Marinus Link has reached a major milestone, with construction set to begin on its converter station at Hazelwood North in the Latrobe Valley.
The converter station will form a key part of the new electricity and telecommunications interconnector between Victoria and Tasmania.
Stage 1 of Marinus Link will deliver a 750 megawatt connection, enabling electricity to flow between the two states, helping to strengthen the reliability and flexibility of Victoria’s energy system.
The project will connect Victoria’s wind and solar resources with Tasmania’s hydro and wind power, providing greater access to renewable energy across the National Electricity Market.
The Hazelwood North converter station will use advanced grid-forming technology to convert electricity between alternating and direct current, enabling efficient transmission across Bass Strait in both directions.
Creating jobs and economic opportunities
The project is expected to deliver significant benefits for Victoria, supporting about 1,000 jobs a year during peak construction and generating about $1 billion in additional economic activity through construction and operation.
Current forecasts indicate more than half of the Victorian construction workforce will be locally sourced, increasing to around 60 per cent during peak construction.
Currently 16 Victorian businesses, including six from Gippsland, are engaged to support the project.
Marinus Link includes around 255 kilometres of high-voltage direct current cable under Bass Strait and around 90 kilometres of underground cable in Victoria. The Victorian converter station will connect to existing infrastructure at Hazelwood North terminal station.
Preparatory works began in Victoria in early 2026, with Stage 1 expected to be complete in 2030.
Marinus Link Pty Ltd is jointly owned by the Commonwealth, Victorian and Tasmanian governments.
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Page last updated: 20/10/26