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LAUNCH OF SNOWY HYDRO’S ONLINE EDUCATION HUB

01/03/2021
Snowy Hydro is excited to officially launch its Australian curriculum-aligned onlineeducation platform, the Next Generation Education Hub. This digital learning platformaims to spark an interest in STEM-related (science, technology, engineering and maths)subjects for young people. Snowy Hydro has a proud history of supporting the next generation of innovators byproviding in-person programs to both local and […]

NEW COOMA ACCOMMODATION DEVELOPMENT FOR SNOWY 2.0

11/02/2021
Construction is underway for a $19 million, 126-bed accommodation development to house Cooma-based workers for the Snowy 2.0 pumped-hydro renewable energy project. Snowy Hydro and Snowy 2.0 principal contractor Future Generation Joint Venture celebrated with a sod-turning ceremony at the site today. Known as Joule Ridge, the accommodation investment is another significant contribution by Snowy […]

LOCAL TRAINEES HIT THE GROUND RUNNING

29/01/2021
Snowy Hydro is buzzing with fresh energy and new faces after welcoming the 2021 trainee intake. As part of its commitment to providing employment opportunities, skills training and insight into STEM careers for local young people, Snowy Hydro annually offers 12-month, paid traineeships to school-leavers from the local area. This year, 12 trainees have taken […]

SNOWY 2.0 DIGITAL POP-UP BOOK – NEW ENERGY FOR A NEW GENERATION

07/09/2020
Snowy Hydro has launched a new digital pop-up book showcasing the Snowy 2.0 renewable energy project for a younger generation. Bringing to life the engineering and purpose of Snowy 2.0 in a lively and interactive way, the pop-up book is designed to engage and inform young people. It is an exciting online resource that will […]

SNOWY 2.0 MAIN WORKS TO DRIVE JOBS AND INVESTMENT

28/08/2020
Snowy 2.0 today achieved another significant milestone with the Federal Government’s approval for the project’s main works construction.  The Snowy 2.0 pumped-hydro project is a major expansion of the Snowy Scheme, linking two existing dams, Tantangara and Talbingo, through 27km of tunnels and building an underground power station. The approval today allows construction to commence […]

Australian Govt green lights Snowy 2.0 Main Works

15/07/2020
The Australian Government has given environmental approval for Snowy 2.0’s Main Works, which will create up to 4,000 jobs, drive significant infrastructure investment and underpin Australia’s renewable energy future. The approvals include almost $100 million in offsets, which will be invested in conservation and recreational projects in Kosciuszko National Park that will benefit the local […]

Polo Flat segment factory for Snowy 2.0 brings local jobs and investment

06/04/2020
The NSW Government today approved the Polo Flat segment factory Environmental Impact Statement giving a green light for construction to start.   The factory in Cooma will produce 130,000 segments that make up the concrete rings that will line the 27km Snowy 2.0 tunnel.   “We fought hard to build the factory locally rather than importing segments […]

Statement from CEO Paul Broad on COVID-19 case

30/03/2020
As a provider of essential services we are well prepared to operate through COVID-19.  For weeks now we’ve had extensive measures in place to keep the lights on and progress Snowy 2.0 as safely and responsibly as possible. On Thursday last week we were notified of a positive COVID-19 test result involving a Snowy Hydro […]

Snowy Hydro COVID-19 response

27/03/2020
Snowy Hydro today welcomed the Australian Energy Regulator’s principles to protect customers and small businesses facing financial hardship resulting from COVID-19. Snowy Hydro’s CEO, Paul Broad said through its retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy, is continuing to lead the industry on assisting customers experiencing financial hardship. “We have always put our customers first.  […]

Snowy turns 70 as a new generation writes its next chapter with Snowy 2.0

19/10/2019
Seventy years ago we started something many people thought was impossible. The first blast near the township of Adaminaby in New South Wales marked the start of Australia’s greatest engineering achievement of the 20th century.  The grit, mateship and expertise of more than 100,000 men and women turned a bold vision into a reality. It’s hard […]

Statement on some of the incorrect claims made about Snowy 2.0

16/10/2019
Snowy 2.0 is a project that is an investment for the next 100 years, that will keep Australia’s lights on, keep power prices down, and ensure Australia can make a secure transition to a clean energy future. We note that the National Parks Association report is not an independent analysis, but just a set of […]

Local and global experts to build Snowy 2.0

05/04/2019
Today Snowy Hydro Limited has achieved another significant milestone for Snowy 2.0 by appointing Future Generation Joint Venture as its main contractor. Snowy 2.0, a world-leading pumped-hydro expansion project, together with the mighty Snowy Scheme, will underpin Australia’s transition to a renewable energy future. Future Generation is a joint venture between Clough, an Australian construction […]