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North West Energy Fund opens to proposals for affordable and reliable power
Investors - JUNE 2, 2026

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North West Energy Fund opens to proposals for affordable and reliable power

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The government of Queensland, Australia, led by Premier David Crisafulli, is delivering more opportunities for investors to support energy solutions in the State’s Northwest, as it continues to deliver CopperString, the biggest energy project in North Queensland’s history.

Proposals are now open for the Crisafulli government’s $200 million Northwest Energy Fund, following strong interest from key market participants.

A key initiative of the Crisafulli Government’s Energy Roadmap, the fund will support local energy solutions in and around Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Julia Creek and Richmond to boost reliability and help drive down long-term power costs.

The fund is intended to enhance reliability of electricity supply in the Northwest Minerals Province and surrounding regions, including through gas, storage and wind and solar projects.

The Government’s Energy Roadmap is delivering affordable, reliable and sustainable power for Queenslanders, after the

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