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RESPONSE TO NPA REVIEW OF SNOWY 2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE

12/04/2024
Snowy Hydro acknowledges and thanks the National Parks Association of NSW’s ongoing attention to matters relevant to Kosciuszko National Park, including the construction of Snowy 2.0. As a longtime operator of the Snowy Scheme within Kosciuszko National Park, we recognise the park is a sensitive environment with high conservation values that require protection. We continue […]

SNOWY HYDRO SHOWCASES STEM CAREERS FOR LOCAL STUDENTS IN TALBINGO

09/04/2024
More than 60 local year 10 students have participated in a Snowy Hydro careers day at Talbingo and gained insights into exciting career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).  Students and teachers from Tumut High School and McAuley College took part in the Snowy STEM Academy initiative, working with engineers, climate scientists, and […]

HAVE YOUR SAY: SNOWY HYDRO LAUNCHES COMMUNITY INSIGHTS CAMPAIGN 

05/04/2024
Snowy Hydro is launching a community insights campaign to better understand the social impacts of the Snowy 2.0 project. The campaign seeks to engage and connect with community members across south-eastern NSW to gather insights, opinions, and experiences related to Snowy Hydro operations and the Snowy 2.0 project. Through an online survey available at www.snowyhydro.com.au/haveyoursay, […]

SNOWY 2.0 PROJECT UPDATE – MARCH 2024 

03/04/2024
This month we’ll update you on tunnel boring machine (TBM) Kirsten, which is putting Snowy 2.0 at the forefront of TBM tunnelling innovation, along with the unique concrete segments she will install as part of the inclined pressure shaft excavation and lining. Damon Miller, Senior Engineering & Quality Manager for Snowy 2.0, works with the […]

SNOWY HYDRO BOOSTS NOT-FOR-PROFIT GROUPS WITH COMMUNITY GRANTS OF UP TO $10,000

27/03/2024
Snowy Hydro continues its strong commitment to supporting local communities by announcing the opening of the first round of funding for its 2024 Community Grants Program. Through this bi-annual program, Snowy Hydro supports not-for-profit organisations and community groups to foster social, economic and regional resilience across the Snowy Mountains. In 2023, Snowy Hydro proudly provided […]

COMMUNITY CELEBRATES STARS FOUNDATION LAUNCH IN TUMUT

13/03/2024
A community open day has been held at Tumut High School to celebrate the official launch of the inaugural Stars Foundation Tumut Program, sponsored by Snowy Hydro. Students, parents, community members and local Indigenous Elders attended the Tuesday 12 March event, along with representatives from the Stars Foundation, Tumut High School, Department of Regional NSW, […]

JOIN US FOR SNOWY 2.0 COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSIONS

08/03/2024
If you’re interested in the latest updates from the Snowy 2.0 project, come along to information sessions being held throughout the Snowy Mountains this month. The Snowy 2.0 delivery team, led by Snowy Hydro, is hosting events in Talbingo, Tumut, Tumbarumba, Adaminaby and Cooma, with opportunities to find out more about the project, ask questions […]

100,000 SNOWY 2.0 TUNNEL SEGMENTS LOCALLY MANUFACTURED

29/02/2024
The Snowy 2.0 Cooma precast manufacturing facility has hit another significant milestone and completed production of 100,000 of the 130,000 concrete segments needed to line 27 kilometres of tunnels for the pumped-hydro megaproject.  More than 230,000m3 (or more than 550,000 tonnes) of concrete has been used to manufacture these seven-tonne precast segments, installed by the […]

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 […]