SNOWY 2.0 PROJECT UPDATE

28/03/2025

Work on Australia’s largest renewable energy project, Snowy 2.0, continues with good progress across multiple work fronts, despite recent work stoppages.

Across Snowy 2.0, recent progress of note includes:

POWER STATION CAVERNS

Development of the Snowy 2.0 power station complex is progressing well, with excavation and installation of rock support within the caverns more than 35% complete.
The transformer hall is now almost 50% excavated by volume and the machine hall is now 28 metres deep.
The drill and blast tunnels providing access to various levels within the caverns, and other parts of the power station complex are more than 93% complete.
Excavation of the 266 metre-long collector waterway tunnels, which will pass water from the power station to the tailrace tunnel and onto Talbingo reservoir, is 80% complete.

UPPER RESERVOIR INTAKE

A 40-metre high tower crane is assisting with construction logistics in the Tantangara intake pit, where the project’s first permanent concrete structures are being built. More than 6,600 cubic metres of concrete have been poured so far.

LOWER RESERVOIR INTAKE

A total of 370 metres has been excavated from both ends of the connection tunnel which is 825 metres long and will create a connection between the Talbingo intake structure and the tailrace tunnel.
A 70-metre tower crane has been installed to lift heavy equipment and materials in and out of the intake pit.

MARICA SURGE SHAFT

Excavation of the 240 metre deep and 28 metre wide Marica surge shaft has passed 151 metres.
The shaft will provide water storage when Snowy 2.0’s power station starts up. When the station is shutting down, the Marica surge shaft will also provide pressure relief in the headrace tunnel. When completed, it will be one of the widest and deepest operational shafts in the world.

DOWNSTREAM SURGE SHAFT

Excavation of the upper chamber for the downstream surge shaft is 68% complete. This shaft will be approximately 200m high and provide water storage when the power station starts up in pumping mode and pressure relief in the tailrace tunnel when the power station starts in generation mode.

TUNNEL BORING MACHINES (TBMs)
Florence

TBM Florence is excavating the 17-kilometre headrace tunnel, which will connect the underground power station to the upper Tantangara reservoir.
The machine is now more than 3.0-kilometres into the headrace tunnel.

Lady Eileen Hudson

TBM Lady Eileen Hudson is excavating the 6-kilometre tailrace tunnel, which will connect the underground power station to the lower Talbingo reservoir.
The machine has now completed 85% of the tailrace tunnel, having already completed the 2.85-kilometre main access tunnel. This tunnel is now being used by workers to access the power station caverns.

Kirsten

TBM Kirsten is excavating the very steep, 1.6-kilometre Inclined Pressure Shaft (IPS) connecting the underground power station to the headrace tunnel.
The machine has excavated 14% of the shaft to date.
We expect the performance of our tunnel boring machines to continue to vary in line with ground conditions.

TBM4

In December 2024, the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure approved Snowy Hydro’s application to deploy a fourth tunnel boring machine. The machine will help protect the delivery timeline by boosting the project’s ability to tunnel through a complex geological fault zone.
Work to prepare for the launch of the machine is underway. It is set to begin excavation by the end of 2025.

RESTART AFTER WORK STOPPAGES

Underground work on Snowy 2.0 has been progressively restarting over the last two weeks. Operations for all three tunnel boring machines are underway, as well as power station drill and blast cavern excavation.
Above ground work was not impacted and continued throughout the period underground work was stopped.

SNOWY HYDRO SUPPORTS STUDENTS WITH LIFE CHANGING STEM SCHOLARSHIPS

07/03/2025

Two aspiring engineers will benefit from life-changing scholarships funded by Snowy Hydro to further their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.

The two scholarships will be funded by Snowy Hydro for three years, with each receiving $30,000.

The scholarships are part of Snowy Hydro’s partnership with the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering’s (ATSE) Elevate program which helps more women and non-binary people access STEM opportunities.

Snowy Hydro CEO Dennis Barnes said he was delighted to see Snowy Hydro’s partnership with ATSE create life changing opportunities for two deserving women.

“Snowy Hydro believes supporting gender diversity in the sector is important to ensuring a strong talent pipeline of future energy leaders,” Mr Barnes said.

“The reason we joined forces with ATSE was to provide opportunities like this, to make a genuine difference in helping people who might otherwise experience barriers when pursuing a STEM career.

“We are proud to support these two ambitious and talented women from regional Australia as they develop their skills and pursue their academic journeys.”

The Scholarship beneficiaries are:

Courtney Bulgarelli: Originally from Mount Isa in far northwest Queensland, Courtney will be studying Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba.

Jessica Thomson: Originally from Darwin in the Northern Territory, Jessica will be studying a Bachelor of Engineering (honours) at Monash University in Melbourne.

The scholarships will not only support Courtney and Jessica financially but also grant them access to the vast ATSE network, including mentoring, professional development workshops, and 24-hour psychosocial wellbeing support.

ATSE CEO Kylie Walker said both women are worthy recipients having gone through a rigorous selection process which saw more than 250 scholarships awarded from over 1,500 applications received.

‘Partnerships to boost and tap into the skills we need for such important infrastructure are absolutely key,” Ms Walker said.

“Snowy Hydro has a long history as a champion of supporting diversity in STEM and this is the next important step. We are so excited to see this come to life through our scholars.”

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SNOWY HYDRO’S 2025 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM NOW OPEN

03/03/2025

Community groups and not-for-profit organisations across Snowy Monaro, Snowy Valleys and Towong are invited to apply for funding to support local initiatives as part of Snowy Hydro’s Community Grants Program.

In total, Snowy Hydro has more than $200,000 of funding available to support this year’s program, with groups able to apply for grants of up to $10,000.

Snowy Hydro’s Head of Social Impact and Community Sarah Norris said the Community Grants Program aims to support projects and initiatives that address local needs, connect communities, and deliver long lasting benefits.

“Strong communities are built on ideas, passion, and local action. This program is about just that, by empowering people to bring their ideas to life and make a lasting impact where it matters most,” she said.

“If you have an idea that could make a difference, we encourage you to apply. This support could help you turn your vision into a reality.”

In 2024, the Snowy Hydro community review panel assessed more than 180 applications across two funding rounds, allocating $405,000 to 60 impactful projects.

Past recipients include CUC Snowy Monaro, which used its grant to deliver the ‘Speak Up’ program – helping young people develop leadership and public speaking skills- and Big Brothers Big Sisters in Tumut, which expanded its mentoring program to support more at-risk youth.

To be eligible, groups must be not-for-profit or hold an Australian Business Number (ABN), and operate within the Snowy Monaro, Snowy Valleys or Towong local government areas.

Applications are open until 11.55pm on Sunday 16 March, with results announced by the middle of the year.

For more details and to apply, visit snowyhydro.com.au/communitygrantsprogram/

The Snowy Hydro Community Grants Program was formalised in 2022, and since then has invested around $860,000 towards 142 local projects.

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SNOWY 2.0 SAFETY INCIDENT

27/02/2025

Following a serious safety incident at Snowy 2.0, Snowy Hydro will seek an immediate independent safety review and audit, and will require changes to principal contractor Future Generation Joint Venture’s (FGJV) leadership on the project.

These actions follow an underground fan failing and losing part of its blade on Tuesday morning. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Underground work was stopped to allow inspection of all fans. FGJV will work with SafeWork NSW to ensure they are safe, with the aim of progressively restarting work.

Nothing is more important to Snowy Hydro than safety. Recent safety concerns at Snowy 2.0 have made it clear that as the client, our assurance role over FGJV’s activities requires this intervention.

We’re committed to working with our workforce and unions to ensure that the safety standards we expect are in place at Snowy 2.0.

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SNOWY HYDRO RELEASES 2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

13/01/2025

Snowy Hydro has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, covering the progress the energy generator and retailer has made in areas such as environmental stewardship, social impact, and understanding and responding to its carbon emissions and climate risks.

Snowy Hydro CEO Dennis Barnes said the report reflects the company’s role in enabling Australia’s transition to renewable energy, while highlighting its progress and ambitions.

“At Snowy Hydro, we understand that sustainability goes beyond fulfilling our environmental commitments,” Mr Barnes said.

“It’s about supporting our people, driving better diversity outcomes and making a positive difference to the communities we serve.

“The 2024 report shows the progress we are making and achievements we are proud of. While we recognise there is still more to do, this report serves as our roadmap, keeping us accountable and focused on delivering even better outcomes for stakeholders and the community in the future,” Mr Barnes said.

Mr Barnes also acknowledged Snowy Hydro’s responsibility as custodian of the water that flows through the Snowy Scheme, highlighting its role in balancing electricity network reliability, with the irrigation needs of farmers and other water users.

Key sustainability achievements in the 2023/2024 financial year include:

Producing 3,937 GWh of renewable electricity from our hydro generation assets – enough energy to power around 600,000 homes for a year.
Growing our mass market retail brands business to 1.4 million customers, with a focus on delivering authentic, personal customer service.
Our retail brand Red Energy recognised with the Customer Satisfaction Award for the 14th year in a row
7,958 students benefitting from Snowy STEM Academy programs
Keeping our people safe, reflected in our low Total Recordable Incident Frequency Rate (TRIFR) score
Delivering five events of 8-hour peak water flows from Jindabyne reservoir to improve the health of the Snowy River ecosystem
Maintaining outstanding reliability across our generation assets, with our hydro generators starting successfully 99.7 per cent of the time, and gas 98.5 per cent of the time, underpinning our ability to contribute to stable electricity supply
$557,000 spent through our community giving programs
Increasing the proportion of women in senior leadership roles
$320,000 of funding for Murray River rehabilitation work to maintain waterflow and prevent erosion

Snowy Hydro is the third largest generator of electricity in Australia by capacity. We can generate 5,500 megawatts (MW) of electricity across eight hydroelectric power stations, three natural gas power stations, and four diesel power stations.

Snowy 2.0 and the Hunter Power Project are set to deliver 2,860MW of additional capacity. This significant boost to the network’s capacity will make a meaningful difference to energy supply reliability, particularly on hot days in summer.

When these fast-start generating assets come online, they will enable further wind and solar generation that can displace more than 33 million tonnes of CO₂-e per annum.

This carbon emissions displacement would represent a 28 percent reduction in the National Electricity Market emissions from 2022 levels, and approximately 13 percent of Australia’s 2030 total emissions reduction target.

To learn more about Snowy Hydro’s sustainability journey and access the 2024 report, visit https://www.snowyhydro.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Snowy-Hydro_2024-Sustainability-Report.pdf.

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HUNTER POWER PROJECT UPDATE

16/12/2024

Testing and commissioning of Snowy Hydro’s fourth fast-start, on demand gas power station has now begun.

This first phase of commissioning involves pressure testing the Hunter Power Project’s (HPP) approximately 23 kilometre network of pipe infrastructure that will deliver gas, diesel and water to the station’s generators.

Using the latest technology the world’s best manufacturers can offer, HPP will be powered by two of the most gas-efficient turbines available and will be capable of delivering 660 megawatts of electricity to the grid. This significant amount of power will make a meaningful difference to supply reliability, helping the network cope during hot weather and outages of transmission lines and other power stations.

As more wind and solar enters the electricity grid, HPP will play a critical role by providing back-up power to homes and businesses.This means that while HPP is only expected to run around 5 percent of the time, it will enable around 2 gigawatts of renewable energy to be added to the grid, which is the equivalent of displacing around 5 million tonnes of CO2-e every year¹.

PHASED COMMISSIONING

Alongside the pipe pressure tests, HPP’s switching station, which was built by Snowy Hydro as part of the project but handed over to Ausgrid to operate, will be connected to provide the power station with energy from the grid. Testing will then progress to commissioning the first of HPP’s two turbines and generators.

Pending a smooth process, the first turbine and generator is expected to reach full commercial operation by the end of April 2025. Commissioning of the second turbine and generator will follow, with commercial operation of both turbines and generators expected by the end of June 2025.

Depending on commissioning outcomes, there is a possibility of either turbine being available to provide some power to the grid sooner. These target dates are dependent on the commissioning program not being impacted by weather or other factors.

VALUE AND COST

HPP has experienced extended periods of extreme weather and other factors that have stopped work on the project, impacting its timeline. As flagged in the August 2024 project update, HPP’s cost has been impacted in order to minimise the delay in its completion, so HPP can produce power for the network as soon as possible.

Prioritising power availability means the final cost of HPP is expected to be around $1.3 billion, dependent on a smooth transition to commercial operation without delays from weather or other factors.

Despite the change in cost, the strength of HPP’s economic benefit has increased. HPP’s net present value (NPV), has increased to $914 million from $531 million at the March 2021 final investment decision².

This increase in HPP’s economic value has been largely driven by:

more wind and solar generation in the grid increasing the need for HPP to provide on-demand, back-up energy to boost electricity reliability;
a substantial increase in HPP’s gas storage capacity to 70TJ from 43TJ;
HPP’s contribution to managing transmission risk between Sydney and the Snowy Hydroelectric Scheme in the Snowy Mountains, by providing an alternative electricity source for Australia’s largest economy in the event of transmission outages.

LOCAL BENEFITS

The project is delivering substantial jobs and investment benefits to the Hunter region:

To promote interest in STEM career paths and education, HPP’s team has engaged with local students through career expos and presentations, including through partnerships with the Clontarf Foundation in Kurri Kurri, Youth Express and Training Services NSW.

$751 million spent domestically, with $619 million spent in the local Hunter region.

57% of HPP’s workforce are local residents.

20 apprentices are engaged on the project, providing skill development in the Hunter region.

Over $175,000 has been awarded to 39 local projects through the HPP Community Grants Program.

Over $26,000 has been granted to Cessnock LGA schools through the Snowy Hydro Local Schools STEM Fund in 2024.

¹Assumes every 1 MW of dispatchable capacity from HPP enables 3 MW of variable renewable capacity and displaces thermal generation with a carbon intensity of 0.94 t/CO2-e/MWh. Scope 1 emissions from HPP are estimated to be approximately 0.14 million tonnes of CO2-e per annum based on a carbon intensity of 0.52 t/CO2-e/MWh.

²NPVs discounted to March 2021.

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FIND OUT MORE – SNOWY HYDRO COMMUNITY RESEARCH UPDATE

14/11/2024

Findings from Snowy Hydro’s 2024 Community Insights research have now been published, with opportunities for locals to attend in-person information sessions to ask questions and provide feedback.

The research campaign conducted earlier in the year invited all community members across south-eastern NSW to provide their opinions and experiences related to Snowy Hydro operations and the Snowy 2.0 project.

Insights gathered from the survey will help shape Snowy Hydro’s approach to community engagement and commitment to supporting positive social outcomes, according to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Scott MacKillop.

“We’re really grateful that people gave up their time to talk to us about how they see Snowy Hydro in the community and share their ideas,” he said.

“The research told us there is strong support for Snowy Hydro and the Snowy 2.0 project across the region.

“There was also great feedback around how Snowy Hydro can continue to evolve the way it engages with local communities, which we are using to inform our approach going forward.

“The community also made it clear that there is a strong expectation that Snowy Hydro continues to have a positive impact on the region, particularly in terms of the legacy Snowy 2.0 leaves for the region after construction.

“We look forward to talking with you at the information sessions so you can ask questions and find out more about the recommendations being developed by the Snowy Hydro team.”

The Snowy Hydro community information sessions being held throughout the Snowy Mountains and surrounding areas will give community members a chance to hear about the research findings, ask questions and give us their feedback.

The sessions will also include updates on regional water operations and Snowy 2.0 project construction progress, including plans for a fourth tunnel boring machine and milestones achieved at the Tantangara and Lobs Hole worksites.

The Snowy Hydro Community Insights survey was open to individuals aged 18 and older from the Snowy Monaro, Snowy Valleys, Towong, Bega Valley and surrounding local government areas. A series of focus groups, one-on-one meetings, phone surveys and community pop-up stalls supported the online survey.

Research findings will be available on the Snowy Hydro website and at the community information sessions. Details below:

LOCATION	DATE	TIME
Talbingo Country Club	18 November	6pm – 7.30pm
Tumut Valmar Support Services	19 November	6pm – 7.30pm
Jindabyne Bowling Club	21 November	6pm – 7.30pm
Adaminaby School of Arts Hall	26 November	6pm – 7.30pm
Cooma Ex-Services Club	27 November	6pm – 7.30pm
Corryong Events Centre	2 December	6pm – 7.30pm
Khancoban Community Hall	3 December	5pm – 6.30pm
Bega Bowling Club	9 December	6pm – 7.30pm
Merimbula Twyford Hall	10 December	6pm – 7.30pm

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SNOWY 2.0 TUNNEL PROGRESS AND CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

01/11/2024

The Snowy 2.0 pumped-hydro megaproject has marked a significant milestone, with one of three tunnel boring machines (TBM), Lady Eileen Hudson, now two-thirds of the way through its second tunnel excavation.

The TBM is approximately four kilometres into the six kilometre ‘tailrace’ tunnel, which will link the lower Talbingo Reservoir with the massive 20-storey underground power station. TBM Lady Eileen Hudson previously completed a 2.85 kilometre main access tunnel, which is now being used by construction teams to reach the underground power station site.

Drill and blast works are also advancing at the Talbingo water intake, creating a new 700-metre tunnel between the intake structure and the tailrace tunnel. The Talbingo intake is located in very steep terrain and following excavation of 570,000 cubic metres of material over two years, the rock face is now 110 metres high.

Snowy Hydro CEO Dennis Barnes said that recent months have been some of the project’s most productive.

“Overall the project is around 60 percent complete and there’s a strong sense of momentum, with good tunnelling progress by TBM Lady Eileen and other two TBMs performing well,” Mr Barnes said.

“Snowy 2.0 is one of the most complex and challenging megaprojects underway in the world. There is an immense sense of pride in what’s being achieved across the workforce of more than 3,000 people.”

Mr Barnes said Snowy 2.0 will be the most significant addition to the National Electricity Market (NEM) since the original Snowy Scheme.

“Snowy 2.0 will have a generating capacity of 2,200 megawatts and an unmatched 160-hour storage capability, meaning it will be able to power around 3 million homes for a week,” Mr Barnes said.

“While batteries and gas are important to store the excess energy from the increasing amounts of wind and solar in the grid, only pumped hydro can offer the long-duration storage needed to keep the lights on and smooth energy price peaks during extended periods without enough sun and wind.”

Snowy 2.0 is on track to be delivered within the $12 billion budget and be complete by the end of 2028.

Across the project, more progress is being made:

In the underground power station complex, the caverns are more than 27% excavated.
- All 196 of the very large brackets that will hold the temporary construction cranes to build the underground power station have been installed in the two power station caverns.
- When fully excavated, the Snowy 2.0 power station will be the equivalent of a 20-storey, 250 metre-long building, located 800 metres underground.
At Marica, the 28-metre wide surge shaft is excavated to 123 metres, or half of its final depth. The shaft will provide water storage when the power station starts up and pressure relief in the headrace tunnel when it shuts down.
TBM Florence is progressing well, excavating the 17-kilometre long ‘headrace’ tunnel that will link the upper Tantangara water reservoir to the underground power station, with more than 1,600 metres excavated. TBM Kirsten is performing to plan and is now excavating the 1.6-kilometre, very steep tunnel that will link the headrace tunnel to the underground power station. Ground conditions ahead of all TBMs are expected to be inconsistent and the performance of the machines will vary as a result.
The NSW Department of Planning, Infrastructure and Housing is currently assessing the planning modification to enable a fourth project TBM, which is required to tunnel through a challenging geological fault zone.
Snowy 2.0 is focused on health and safety above all else. While health and safety performance is encouraging, it is an area in which the project is continually monitoring and looking to improve further:
- The project’s current total reportable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) is 2.42^*. ^*Calculated per million hours worked. Current total work hours are 27.8 million.
- The current lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) is 0.92.

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FORMER SNOWY SCHEME WORKERS VISIT SNOWY 2.0

01/11/2024

They came together from all corners of the world to build the iconic Snowy Scheme and decades later, a visit to the Snowy 2.0 project has provided former workers with an eye-opening snapshot of Australia’s renewable energy future.

About 60 members of the Snowy Scheme workforce continued 75th anniversary celebrations with a tour of the main Snowy 2.0 construction worksite at Lobs Hole and lunch with current workers.

Snowy Hydro’s 2,200 megawatt pumped hydro mega project, which is expanding the Snowy Scheme generating capacity by more than 50% and delivering 160 hours of energy storage, made an impression on the tour group.

Former Chief Operating Officer Ken Lister, described the engineering on display as “truly world class” and was matched by the competence, courage and collaboration of the Snowy 2.0 workforce.

“It is obvious that the people of Snowy 2.0 are just as committed to delivering a project to ‘keep the lights on’ as the former workers were in ‘turning the waters westward’,” Ken said.

Tumut resident Ray Holloway, who worked as a fitter’s assistant on the Tumut 3 Power Station build, said the scale of Snowy 2.0 was ‘amazing’.

“The whole day was magnificent and to see the project like that was a memorable experience. It’s a lot bigger than I thought it was,” Ray said.

Snowy 2.0 Project Director, Snowy Hydro’s Dave Evans, said it was a privilege to host former Scheme workers onsite.

“We were incredibly proud to show them Snowy 2.0 and to acknowledge their contribution to this project – without them, and the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, we wouldn’t be here today,” Dave said. “We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.

“Together, the Snowy Scheme and Snowy 2.0 will be critically important to underpin Australia’s transition to renewable energy.”

The Lobs Hole site tour followed a 75 years of the Snowy Scheme Former Worker Reunion event in Cooma and a range of community-led initiatives including an open day at the Snowy Scheme Museum in Adaminaby.

The final Snowy Hydro initiative for the 75th anniversary is the community open day at Tumut 3 Power Station on Saturday, 2 November. A record number of registrations were received, with registrations for this event now closed.

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SNOWY HYDRO CONTINUES INVESTMENT IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES

08/10/2024

Snowy Hydro has kicked off round two of its 2024 Community Grants Program, with more than $200,000 of funding available to help local community groups bring their ideas to life.

With grants of up to $10,000 each, the program aims to support community-led initiatives that encourage growth and resilience in regional communities. Whether related to education, health, regional capacity building, or the environment, this funding is about creating lasting, positive change.

Grants are available for community-led initiatives that align with Snowy Hydro’s community commitment pillars of education and development, health and wellbeing, regional capacity building and environment.

Sarah Norris, Snowy Hydro’s Social Impact and Engagement Manager, said the program is about helping communities thrive, “We believe in the future of our communities and are proud to support projects that create real opportunities and make a difference.

“The passion and creativity we’ve seen from past recipients have been truly inspiring, from grassroots initiatives that bring people together, to innovative programs that address regional challenges.

“It’s more than just funding. It’s about helping people turn their ideas into reality and contributing to a vibrant, resilient future for our region. We’re thrilled to continue this journey with a new round of applicants and can’t wait to see what ideas come through.”

Earlier this year, the first round saw over 80 applications, with $204,000 in funding for 30 worthy projects. From small grassroots efforts to larger initiatives, the Snowy Hydro Community Grants Program is making a real impact across the Snowy Mountains region.

To be eligible, groups must operate within the Snowy Monaro, Snowy Valleys, or Towong areas. They must be a non-profit group or organisation that holds an Australian Business Number (ABN) and can show how their project will address community needs, deliver lasting benefits, and build stronger connections.

Applications are open until 20 October 2024, with results announced in late November. For more details and to apply, visit the Snowy Hydro website and start making a difference today!

All applications must be submitted online via the online form, found on the Snowy Hydro website.
For more information about Snowy Hydro’s Community Grants Program visit: https://www.snowyhydro.com.au/communitygrantsprogram/

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HUNTER POWER PROJECT – PLANNING MODIFICATION AMENDMENT

03/10/2024

Hunter Power Project (HPP) is set to begin operations in December 2024 with one generator running on diesel during the testing and commissioning phase.

The second unit and gas introduction will follow shortly, with full operations expected within a few months.

While the project’s planning modification has proposed increasing diesel operating hours to 1,100 per unit for 2025, Snowy Hydro does not currently expect HPP to operate entirely on diesel in 2025. The purpose of the modification is to provide for the current anticipated completion of the gas pipeline to March 2025 plus appropriate program contingency to ensure the power station can still generate energy in the event of any further delays to the gas pipeline or to the project’s commissioning program.

HPP’s gas pipeline is being delivered by APA Group and is independent of Snowy Hydro’s delivery of the power station.

Snowy Hydro has updated some of the information submitted to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. Previously some of the information was inaccurate and did not accurately reflect our intentions around contingency planning being one of the drivers of the modification.

Once fully operational, HPP will primarily run on gas, using diesel as backup. Gas remains crucial for meeting peak demand and supporting Australia’s renewable energy transition.

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NEW PUBLIC EV CHARGING STATIONS SET TO BOOST TOURISM

02/10/2024

The Snowy Valleys region is set to become an even better destination for electric vehicle (EV) owners with the installation of ten public EV charging stations. Snowy Hydro is supporting Snowy Valleys Council to install and maintain the new charging stations, which will be strategically located in Adelong, Khancoban, Talbingo, Tumbarumba and Tumut.
“Installing these EV chargers is a significant step forward in making the Snowy Valleys a welcoming destination for electric vehicle owners,” said Snowy Valleys Council’s Interim General Manager Steven Pinnuck.
“We are pleased to be working together with Snowy Hydro leveraging our combined resources and expertise to deliver critical infrastructure that will benefit our residents and visitors alike,” said Mr Pinnuck.
Snowy Hydro CEO Dennis Barnes said supporting the EV charging stations initiative with Snowy Valleys Council strengthened the company’s ongoing commitment to local communities and the regional economy.
“Partnering with Snowy Valleys Council to install these EV charging stations is a tangible way we can contribute to a cleaner future. By supporting the expansion of EV infrastructure, we’re not only enhancing the convenience for electric vehicle owners but also fostering the region’s appeal as a destination for both residents and visitors.
“As a company we are committed to sustainable growth in the communities where we operate. The new charging stations will play a crucial role in the region’s transition to sustainable transport, ensuring that the Snowy Valleys region remains at the forefront of the shift towards a low-carbon future.”
The new charging infrastructure will be installed on Council managed land in Tumut – RHB Carpark, Adelong – Golden Gully Park, Talbingo – Shopping Centre Carpark, Tumbarumba – Union Lane Carpark, and Khancoban – Shopping Centre Carpark. Providing convenient, safe, and reliable access to EV charging in public spaces, each site will have two 22kw electric vehicle dual port chargers and four dedicated parking spots.
Whilst charging EV drivers can stretch their legs, enjoy lunch and visit each town’s variety of shops and attractions. Demand for electric vehicles is increasing as people embrace emerging technologies and cleaner energy options and under the NSW Electric Vehicle Strategy (2021), electric vehicle sales are expected to increase to 52% by 2030–31.
This initiative was made possible by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water’s EV Destination Charging Grants – Round 2.
The Drive Electric NSW EV destination charging grants are a $20 million investment to rollout widespread, public EV charging infrastructure at visitor destinations across regional NSW.
Installation of the Snowy Valleys charging stations will be undertaken in the coming months.