Date Time Delivering CopperString 2.0 and creating regional jobs in Queensland Joint media release with Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor, and Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson The Liberal National Coalition Government is backing regional jobs, industry development and affordable reliable power through continued support for CopperString 2.0. The Morrison Government is announcing support of up to $11 million to help progress the project to Final Investment Decision in 2021. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said this support will help deliver this important energy project for the people of Queensland. “Our support for CopperString is an investment in the future of Queensland that will bring power prices down, create 750 direct construction jobs and unlock the significant economic potential of the North West Minerals Province,” Prime Minister Morrison said.