Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026
Port Closure
Bulk material handling at Glebe Island officially ceases; operations move to Port Kembla.
Housing Construction
Phased delivery of 8,500 homes and completion of the metro station precinct.
Operational Target
The battery is expected to be fully operational and supporting the NSW grid by late 2026.
State Approval Granted
NSW government issues the final state-level 'stamp' of approval for the project.
Project Announcement
NSW Premier Chris Minns announces the Glebe Island redevelopment plan.
Clean Energy Milestone
The site reaches a major development phase in its transition to a clean energy hub.
Infrastructure Upgrades
$270M investment into Port Kembla road and rail capacity begins.
Methane Mitigation Revision
Gassy submits an updated plan to capture and flare fugitive methane emissions.
Construction Phase
Major construction work on the battery storage system and grid integration begins.
IPC Public Hearings
Independent Planning Commission holds hearings amid widespread community protest.
Investment Announcement
Details of the $750 million grid-scale battery project are confirmed for the Liddell site.
Battery Construction
Work begins on the 500MW Liddell Battery and site remediation.
Environmental Impact Statement
Gassy submits initial environmental and economic impact assessments to the state.
Liddell Closure
The Liddell Power Station officially ceases operations after 52 years of coal-fired generation.
Final Decommissioning
The last of Liddell's four 500MW coal units is switched off.
Operations Begin
Liddell Power Station starts generating electricity for the NSW grid.
The former Liddell Power Station site in the Hunter Valley has reached a critical milestone in its transition from a coal-fired giant to a multi-technology clean energy hub. This transformation, centered around a massive grid-scale battery, serves as a primary case study for repurposing legacy fossil fuel infrastructure to support Australia's net-zero ambitions.
A massive $750 million grid-scale battery is being developed at the site of the decommissioned Liddell coal power station, capable of powering 200,000 homes. This project marks a significant milestone in Australia's energy transition, repurposing legacy fossil fuel infrastructure for large-scale renewable storage.
The New South Wales government has granted regulatory approval to a controversial high-methane coal project, prioritizing economic output over significant environmental concerns. The decision has sparked intense debate regarding the destruction of endangered koala habitats and the impact of fugitive methane emissions on climate targets.
The New South Wales Government has committed significant funding to establish the Australian-First Cancer Trials Alliance, a landmark initiative to centralize and streamline clinical research across the state. The move aims to accelerate patient access to novel therapies and solidify NSW's position as a premier global hub for oncology trials.
The NSW Government has announced the phased closure of bulk material handling at Sydney’s Glebe Island port by 2030 to make way for an 8,500-home residential precinct. This strategic pivot will relocate critical cement, gypsum, and sugar supply chains to Port Kembla, supported by a $270 million infrastructure investment.