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SNOWY 2.0 PROJECT UPDATE – FEBRUARY 2024

28/02/2024
The new Snowy 2.0 power station will boast the latest in hydro technology, delivered by our expert subcontractor Voith Hydro. In the latest project update, Snowy 2.0 mechanical engineer Mahali Heffner details how quality assurance activities and factory acceptance testing is carried out on each power station component. Every one of the hundreds of pump-turbine-generator […]

SNOWY HYDRO STEM FUNDING FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS NOW AVAILABLE

19/02/2024
Following the success of the inaugural Snowy Hydro Local School STEM Fund in 2023, the funding program focused on science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) excursions will run again in 2024. Snowy Hydro will extend the opportunity for Snowy Mountains and Cessnock schools to apply for grants of up to $10,000. Recognising that today’s students […]

SNOWY 2.0 PROJECT UPDATE – JANUARY 2024 

31/01/2024
Deep underground at Lobs Hole in the Snowy Mountains is the heart of Snowy 2.0, the pumped-hydro expansion of the mighty Snowy Scheme. It’s where we’re building a huge power station complex that will house equipment capable of generating 2,200 megawatts of renewable energy. In this month’s update we’re celebrating a major power station construction […]

SNOWY HYDRO RELEASES 2023 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT, EXPANDS WIND FARM DEAL

11/01/2024
Snowy Hydro has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, underscoring the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility, community support, and the ongoing pursuit of clean, sustainable energy solutions. The report outlines Snowy Hydro’s Sustainability Program, which aligns with the company’s integral role in Australia’s renewable energy future. It highlights three prioritised sustainability opportunities for 2023-24: Snowy Hydro […]

BREAKTHROUGH MILESTONE FOR SNOWY 2.0

05/01/2024
Snowy Hydro is pleased to announce another major achievement for the Snowy 2.0 pumped-hydro project, with the breakthrough of the final three metres of the power station’s 223-metre long transformer hall cavern crown. The Snowy 2.0 delivery team began excavating the transformer hall and machine hall caverns in June 2023. The Snowy 2.0 power station […]

SNOWY 2.0 PROJECT UPDATE – DECEMBER 2023

19/12/2023
In December’s Snowy 2.0 update, Snowy Hydro CEO Dennis Barnes recaps progress and key events throughout the last 12 months. The review and reset of the pumped-hydro Snowy Scheme expansion project has been a major milestone in 2023. The reset has put Snowy 2.0 on a robust and sustainable footing, with new contract arrangements in […]

SNOWY 2.0 TUNNELLING RESTARTS AT TANTANGARA

13/12/2023
Tunnelling of the Snowy 2.0 headrace adit at Tantangara has restarted following NSW government approval for the project’s planning modification. Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Florence’s initial advance commenced last week. Tunnelling is being conducted in closed (slurry) mode and progress is slow and steady. The project has engaged specialist experienced personnel to manage this process. […]

OVER 25 GROUPS BENEFIT FROM SNOWY HYDRO COMMUNITY GRANTS

11/12/2023
Snowy Hydro continues its strong support for local not-for-profit organisations and community groups, with almost $150,000 distributed to 29 applicants in the second round of the 2023 community grants program. In this round, more than 70 grant applications were received, which offered grants of up to $10,000 to support projects, local festivals, events and initiatives […]

SNOWY 2.0 PROJECT UPDATE – NOVEMBER 2023

05/12/2023
Snowy 2.0 is entering an exciting phase as we build the largest single project that will help ensure Australia’s secure and reliable transition to renewable energy. In this month’s project update Hamish Pryor, construction director for Snowy 2.0, provides an overview of the power station equipment manufacturing that is in full swing. The bespoke Snowy […]

SCIENCE OF THE SNOWY SCHEME COMPETITION WINNERS

04/12/2023
Snowy Hydro is excited to announce the winners of this year’s annual Science of the Snowy Scheme Competition, from a total of 128 entries! This year’s competition was created to increase students’ engagement with Snowy Hydro STEM experts during National Science Week 2023. Stage 2 and 3 (year 3-6) students in the Snowy Mountains and […]

SNOWY 2.0 PROJECT UPDATE – OCTOBER 2023

08/11/2023
In this month’s project update, we check on tunnel excavation at Talbingo, progress at the upstream surge shaft at Marica, and we hear about the specialised drilling underway to prepare for services such as power and communications between Lobs Hole, Marica and Tantangara. Will Binsted, Snowy 2.0 Lobs Hole Construction Manager, has been working on […]

SNOWY 2.0 PROJECT – COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSIONS IN NOVEMBER

02/11/2023
Interested in the latest updates from the Snowy 2.0 renewable energy mega project?  Snowy Hydro and Snowy 2.0 principal contractor Future Generation Joint Venture are inviting local community members to attend information sessions being held throughout the Snowy Mountains in November.  These in-person events enable locals to be updated about the project, ask questions and […]