Grid Talk

In Powerlink's 30th year, former Chief Operating Officer Gary Edwards reflects on his career as well as a serious safety incident which shaped him as a leader.

Gary retired from Powerlink mid-2025 after joining the industry as an apprentice more than 40 years ago.

Warwick Squire , CEO of Coexistence Queensland, explains how early engagement, trust, and clear information is helping landholders and communities navigate Queensland’s changing energy landscape.

The episode highlights the value of learning from the past and working together for a fairer future.

Learn more about Coexistence Queensland: cqld.org.au

Learn more about Powerlink's community engagement approach: powerlink.com.au/community

Infravision's Matt Jones joins to discuss aerial robotic technology and how it is shaping an innovative approach in construction of transmission infrastructure.

Infravisions drone technology has been used on several Powerlink projects where it's been shown to be safer, shortens construction timeless and has less impact on land use than traditional stringing methods.

Learn more about Powerlink.

Visit our website - www.powerlink.com.au

Connect with us on LinkedIn - www.linkin.com/company/powerlink-queensland

Follow us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/powerlinkqld

Join us on Instagram - www.instagram.com/powerlinkqld

Emma Rogers discusses the journey of power from generators to homes and businesses across Queensland.

In her substantive role as Powerlink's General Manager of Strategic Network Operations, Emma oversees the integration of new technologies into the grid, how electricity use is changing and how Powerlink increases the efficiency of the transmission network.

Learn more about Powerlink.

Visit our website - www.powerlink.com.au

Connect with us on LinkedIn - www.linkin.com/company/powerlink-queensland

Follow us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/powerlinkqld

Join us on Instagram - www.instagram.com/powerlinkqld