Claim: The Council had previously taken over tramways network with three small powerhouses, but none had enough capacity of the electricity network, so Brisbane Powerhouse was designed in 1928 by the Council to expand the power which had an initial capacity of 18.75 MW and expanded to 93.75 MW upon completion.
Evidence: Council had taken over the tramways network with three small powerhouses, none with enough capacity for expansion of the electricity network. To be able to expand, Council decided to construct a new powerhouse, and in 1928, the New Farm Powerhouse (now known as the Brisbane Powerhouse) became operational. The station had an initial capacity of 18.75 MW, expanding to 93.75 MW upon completion.