Be aware... Be Safe

 When visiting key operational areas of the Snowy Scheme, we ask you to be aware and be safe. Especially in areas near power stations, switchyards, lake foreshores and rivers downstream from dams.

To meet the changing needs of power users like you and I, and the water needs of Australia's inland farmers, Snowy Hydro moves large quantities of water around the Scheme on a daily basis.

Power demands in eastern Australia fluctuate daily, and Snowy Hydro Limited is producing power during those peak demands. It is often impossible to forecast power demand and subsequent water releases from any location in the Scheme. Therefore, generating these large amounts of electricity results in the management and relocation of large amounts of water.

As a result, water flows in some rivers can change dramatically, especially for the Snowy, Tumut and Murrumbidgee Rivers.

Some of the changing conditions which can occur in downstream rivers and reservoirs during and after electricity generation are:

• Sudden and rapid changes in water flow and volume in streams and rivers
• Potential bank collapse during and after high flow events
• Floating debris
• Water temperature can be very cold
• Water level in lake or reservoir can change significantly in a short period of time

No release	25 percent release

The photos above of Jounama Dam releasing into Blowering Reservoir show the magnitude of such releases, even at only 25 percent of dam release capacity. So always be aware!