News and Case Studies

NSW’s Renewable Energy Zones are creating major opportunities for regional businesses, with EnergyCo and ICN NSW partnering to connect local suppliers to upcoming tenders and projects. Through dedicated REZ pages and supplier workshops, businesses are gaining early access, skills and visibility as major renewable infrastructure progresses across the state.

Riverina Civil & Plumbing has grown from a small family operation in Wagga Wagga into a key regional civil construction business, expanding from two to twelve employees while keeping work local and leveraging ICN Gateway to win contracts and build industry connections.

Gentari’s Maryvale Solar & Energy Storage Project shows how ICN connects regional suppliers to major renewable projects by simplifying opportunities and strengthening local engagement.

Absolute Mesh and Steel has grown from a small two‑person operation in 2016 into a multi‑state steel reinforcing contractor, boosted significantly by ICN NSW’s introductions and advocacy. With strong technical capability, investment in automation and key connections, especially for the HumeLink project, the Wagga Wagga business has expanded its reach across four states and is now winning major infrastructure work once out of its reach.