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Media releases

10 August 2026
Hydro Tasmania replaces historical radial gates at St Clair Lagoon

Hydro Tasmania has completed a major infrastructure upgrade at St Clair Lagoon, replacing eight radial gates that have helped manage water flows in the Derwent catchment since the early 1930s.

5 August 2026
Edgar Dam upgrade completed ahead of schedule with a big boost to the local economy

Hydro Tasmania has completed a major $35.5m upgrade at Edgar Dam four months ahead of schedule, highlighting Hydro Tasmania's ongoing commitment to dam safety.

28 July 2026
Media statement on Bell Bay Aluminium

We take our obligations in the Ministerial Charter very seriously. We are also obliged by the Government Business Enterprises Act to operate commercially and run as a sustainable business so we can continue to deliver value back to Tasmania.

27 July 2026
Start a BIG career with a Hydro Tasmania apprenticeship

Applications are now open for Hydro Tasmania's 2027 apprentice intake, with mechanical and electrical apprenticeships on offer in locations across Tasmania.

14 July 2026
Hydro Tasmania grant supports volunteer marine rescue operations

A volunteer-run marine rescue group will be able to make important upgrades to its inflatable rescue boat through a Hydro Tasmania Community Grant.

6 July 2026
Hydro Tasmania enters new financial year with highest July storage levels in over a decade

Hydro Tasmania has entered the new financial year with water storages at their highest levels for the start of July since 2012, providing a strong foundation for Tasmania's energy security and flexibility.

25 June 2026
AEMO reinforces the value of Tasmania's deep storage advantage

Hydro Tasmania has welcomed AEMO's Final 2026 Integrated System Plan (ISP) released today (Thursday), saying it reinforces the long-term value of Tasmania's hydropower system.

11 May 2026
Upgrade begins on second turbine at Poatina Power Station

Hydro Tasmania has started upgrade works on the second turbine at Poatina Power Station, progressing a $200m investment over the next 10 years to modernise the station’s six power turbines and extend their lifespan for generations to come.

23 April 2026
Divers install giant trash screen at Trevallyn Power Station

Hydro Tasmania has completed a $2.5m upgrade of the trash screen at the Trevallyn Power Station intake. After weeks of preparation, a new trash screen measuring 14 metres high and 12 metres wide was installed in eight pieces, replacing its 30-year-old predecessor.

17 April 2026
Hydro Tasmania another step closer to completing major Mersey-Forth Hydropower Scheme upgrade

Hydro Tasmania has passed the halfway mark of a $62m upgrade at Lemonthyme Power Station, a critical part of Tasmania’s mighty Mersey-Forth Hydropower Scheme.