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Media releases

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.

13 April 2026
Community input welcomed on Tarraleah environmental approvals

The next stage of Hydro Tasmania’s proposal to redevelop the iconic Tarraleah hydropower scheme has commenced, with public exhibition of the project’s environmental assessment.

3 March 2026
Hydro Tasmania supports Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania to power Wybalenna on Flinders Island

Hydro Tasmania is proud to be contributing to the Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania’s restoration of Wybalenna on Flinders Island.

2 March 2026
Making a splash: Hydro Tasmania and Paddle Tasmania host community paddle day

Members of the community participated in an exciting day of paddling in the River Forth on Sunday 1 March, thanks to a collaboration between Hydro Tasmania and Paddle Tasmania.

27 February 2026
Hydro Tasmania welcomes AER’s final decision on Basslink revenue proposal

Hydro Tasmania welcomes the Australian Energy Regulator’s final decision on APA Group's transmission revenue proposal for Basslink, published today (Friday).

18 February 2026
Hydro Tasmania launches tenth year of community grants

Applications for Hydro Tasmania's 2026 Community Grants Program are now open.

17 February 2026
New blades for Hydro Tasmania wind turbine arrive on King Island

Hydro Tasmania has successfully transported new blades for one of its wind turbines to King Island.

10 February 2026
Tarraleah redevelopment moves to the next stage

Hydro Tasmania has reached a major milestone in its proposal to redevelop the iconic Tarraleah hydropower scheme, kicking off the first stage of the construction tender.