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Transport projects drive Sydney's $285m power upgrade

Angela Macdonald-Smith
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NSW power grid owner TransGrid expects to start construction in two months on a $285 million upgrade of Sydney's electricity network on the assumption of rising peak electricity demand in the city despite the impact of COVID-19.

Chief executive Paul Italiano said even taking into account the pandemic, Sydney's peak electricity demand was expected to continue to grow due to transport infrastructure projects.

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Angela Macdonald-Smith writes on the resources industry with a focus on energy, including gas, oil, electricity and renewables. Connect with Angela on Twitter. Email Angela at amacdonald-smith@afr.com
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