All aboard for the Swanbank bus tour!
5 September 2024
From the 1960s to the early 2000s, CleanCo's Swanbank site featured two coal-fired stations (both now demolished). Today, the site has a highly efficient gas-fired power station (Swanbank E) and is transforming to become a Clean Energy Hub as part of Queensland's transition to renewable energy.
As part of the Sustainable Ipswich celebrations happening across Ipswich throughout October, CleanCo is hosting a free bus tour to explore Swanbank’s coal-mining heritage and the energy generation and storage projects planned and underway, including the new grid-scale battery. We'll also share information about the community infrastructure plans for the site.
The tour will finish with morning tea (provided) at Swanbank Lake, an operational feature of the site that's also a popular birdwatching and recreational spot.
The bus tour will be held on Weds 16 October. Starting at 9am in Bell St Ipswich and returning to Bell St around noon. Places are limited and bookings are essential. Secure your spot by completing the online form.
Swanbank has a proud coal mining heritage.
The bath house at Swanbank still stands - this was where the coal miners would wash off after finishing work.
The highly efficient combined cycle gas-fired power station Swanbank E continues to operate
Construction of the Swanbank Battery began in January 2024 - the battery is being built on the site of the former coal-fired B station.
An aerial view of Swanbank E gas fired power station.
Featuring picnic tables and BBQs, Swanbank Lake is a popular spot for bird watching and is open to the public during the day.
