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For the first time in more than 40 years, the distinctive booming call of the endangered Australasian bittern has been heard at Lagoon of Islands on Tasmania’s Central Plateau.

Hydro Tasmania Chair Richard Bolt today (Thursday) announced that CEO Ian Brooksbank will step down on 3 October. The announcement paves the way for a new CEO at one of Australia’s leading renewable energy businesses to drive major new generation and storage infrastructure that will keep power reliable and grow Tasmanian industry.

Hydro Tasmania is proud to launch its annual Community Grants Program, supporting groups working to create positive change for people and communities.

Hydro Tasmania welcomes the draft Integrated System Plan (ISP) released today confirming the need for urgent delivery of new energy infrastructure, including the Marinus Link interconnector to further connect Tasmania to Victoria.

Rowallan Power Station in north west Tasmania is getting a new lease on life, thanks to a $30 million refurbishment that will ensure it continues to operate safely and reliably for at least another 30 years.

In the wake of the Flinders Island bushfires, and looking towards a hot, dry summer, Hydro Tasmania says it is bushfire ready, with plans in place to keep staff safe and the lights on.

Hydro Tasmania has again delivered on its commitments to the state, generating almost all of the State’s electricity needs from renewables, returning strong profits for Tasmanians and preparing the economy for electrification.

After being suspended during the pandemic, Hydro Tasmania is thrilled to officially restart its power station open days for the public.