Wallerawang power station slated for business park development

EnergyAustralia is selling Wallerawang power station, which could house a major business park.

EnergyAustralia announced in 2014 that Wallerawang station would be closed. Picture: Craig Greenhill

sales: EnergyAustralia is selling one of its power stations on the western edge of the Blue Mountains in NSW, which could house a major business park.

The company opens the expression of interest process today, seeking proposals to reuse or develop the Wallerawang power station along with associated infrastructure near Lithgow, 150km from Sydney.

“We expect to hear from a number of interested parties attracted by a range of factors, particularly the site’s location,” said Mark Collette, head of Energy­Australia’s energy business.

“The Wallerawang site itself is prime real estate and should be an option for any businesses looking at expansion opportunities. We’reseeking an outcome that’s good for the community, a new business proponent and EnergyAustralia.”

The 80ha site has concrete roads and landscaping, and is fully serviced with electricity, including capacity for high voltage connection, water, sewerage and communications. Some buildings have fire services installed.

There are also heavy-lift crane facilities on the site, a private railway siding connected to the main western railway and open space for new buildings. EnergyAust­ralia bought the 1000MW power station from the NSW government in 2013, along with Mount Piper power station, which is still in ­operation, for $160 million.