Hydro Tasmania sponsors environmental projects in partnership with the Young Achiever Awards and Greening Australia.
Young Achiever Awards – Environmental Category
The Southern Cross Young Achiever Awards recognise, encourage and reward young Tasmanians. Hydro Tasmania has sponsored the Environmental category of the awards for several years. Our Environmental Manager participates on the judging panel each year, providing expert advice and selecting award recipients. Our ongoing support of this award provides a strong reflection of our commitment to creating a sustainable future for our community.
More information on the Southern Cross Young Achievers Awards.
Greening Australia
Under the partnership agreement, Hydro Tasmania will contribute $175,000 over the next three years to Greening Australia’s River Recovery program. Greening Australia’s focus in Tasmania is on the Derwent River. Hydro Tasmania has a significant operational footprint in the Derwent catchment. The partnership’s key objectives are engaging Derwent Catchment water management stakeholders and improving water quality, riparian environmental health and public amenities through specific projects.
The first project to be supported under the partnership is rehabilitation of the Ouse Community Wetlands. This work aims to restore the ecological functioning of the wetlands and to provide an attractive space for people to use as a recreational area and an educational resource.
More information on Greening Australia.