Distribution Annual Planning Report (DAPR)
Find out how we are planning the electricity network of the future in our Distribution Annual Planning Report (DAPR) (PDF 15.4 mb).
What this report covers
The DAPR provides a forward-looking view of our strategies and plans for the electricity distribution network in Regional Queensland over the five-year period 2025–26 to 2029–30, as required by the National Electricity Rules (NER Rule 5.13 and Schedule 5.8).
This report outlines how we will manage network growth, maintain reliability, and support Queensland’s energy transition while meeting customer expectations through prudent and efficient operation and management of our power network.
The DAPR and its supporting information provide an overview of the current state of the network and its strategic direction. It includes details on how we continue to safely and efficiently manage the electricity distribution networks, including:
- Planning for sub-transmission and distribution network growth
- Asset repair and replacement planning to maintain safety and reliability
- Forecasting future demand and planning for emerging technologies
- Capacity and load forecasts by region to guide investment opportunities and decisions
- Identifying current and future limitations on sub-transmission and distribution networks
- Exploring possible network and non-network solutions to address network constraints, with improved network resilience
- Customer Strategy and Initiatives that empower customers to have energy choices
- Network performance outcomes and strategies to achieve compliance with regulations and reliability targets
- Natural Disaster Management and proactive risk assessment to enhance network resilience against extreme weather events
- Modernising Information and Communications Technology (ICT) platforms for advanced analytics and Operation Technology (OT) systems, for real-time monitoring and automation
- Strengthening cybersecurity and system resilience.
How the information is presented
The full report can be downloaded as a PDF document (above). Our load forecasts, capacity data and detailed information on existing network limitations and proposed solutions are available to download as MS Excel (xlsx.) files below.
Disclaimer
Our DAPR is prepared and made available solely for information purposes and should not be taken as a recommendation in respect of any possible investment. This report was up-to-date when it was published, but details will change over time due to legislative, policy and other developments.
If you have any questions, comments or feedback about how we could improve our DAPR, please email us at engagement@ergon.com.au.
This interactive map shows where our network is forecast to become constrained. Search for areas of network availability.
Network forecasts
The following forecasts are linked within the DAPR PDF document and within the interactive map. They're provided here for quick reference and download.
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Additional information
Network Load & Export Capacity Map
The Network Load & Export Capacity Map is an interactive map that has been developed to provide indicative information regarding our assets including location, rating and estimated capacity for areas of the network where available. The Network Load Capacity Map is an information service available to the public.
Fault Level Report
Our Annual Fault Level Report (XLSX 607.3 kb) provides the subtransient fault levels and the corresponding sequence components for our substations. It's a reference for designers, asset managers, planners, customer representatives and network operators.
Past reports
View our past Distribution Annual Planning Reports.
If you have an enquiry about any of our Distribution Annual Planning Reports, please email us at engagement@ergon.com.au.