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If you’ve visited Strathgordon or worked for ‘the Hydro’ over the last thirty years, odds are you’ve run into the ‘Mayor of Strathgordon’. This isn’t his official title, but it may as well be!

Our Chair Richard Bolt shares his experiences and reflections of the past 12 months at the helm of Hydro Tasmania's Board of Directors.

The Waddamana Power Station Heritage Site has re-opened to the public, having survived Tasmania's relentless summer fires. It is Hydro Tasmania’s first power station and the centrepiece of the Great Lake Power Scheme, which is entered on the Tasmanian Heritage Register.

We keep a very close eye on the weather here at Hydro Tasmania. As Australia’s largest generator of renewable energy, rain = energy = profit. And because we return 90 per cent of our profits to the State Government, it also means better healthcare, housing, and education for Tasmanians.

Our island state of Tasmania is the perfect place to explore, whether you are looking for a day away or planning an epic road trip. With its stunning landscapes and endless charm, there’s no better way to experience our island’s magic by visiting some of Hydro Tasmania’s free campgrounds and heritage sites!

War veterans have played an important role with Hydro Tasmania throughout the past century. In 1947 Polish ex-servicemen were invited to apply for two year contracts with the Hydro. Antoni ‘Tony’ Rozmaryniewicz was one of them and we are proud to share his story.

Nestled in the heart of Tasmania’s rugged wilderness stands one of our most iconic assets, the Gordon Dam. A symbol of our commitment to renewable energy for Tasmania, this double curvature arch dam is celebrating its 50th anniversary!

Thanks to the use of local contractors and suppliers for upgrading Edgar Dam, the majority of our $35m investment will be returned to the Tasmanian economy. Over 90% of the project budget is being spent on services from businesses located in Tasmania!

Tasmania is facing an unprecedented set of circumstances that are providing significant challenges for Hydro Tasmania in the provision of energy supply to the State. But this is a challenge we are facing head on. There was no prior warning of two events with extremely low likelihood.