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Media releases

29 July 2025
Go BIG with a Hydro Tasmania apprenticeship!

Applications are now being invited for the 2026 apprentice intake by Hydro Tasmania. Mechanical and electrical apprenticeships are on offer, at locations right across Tasmania.

1 July 2025
Tasmania’s future strengthened by university-Hydro partnership

Hydro Tasmania and the University of Tasmania have signalled a renewed commitment to building a resilient Tasmania that will thrive into the future.

16 June 2025
Hydro Tasmania partners with Vinnies to support Tasmanians in crisis

Hydro Tasmania has joined forces with the St Vincent de Paul Society Tasmania to support individuals and families experiencing financial hardship through a $10,000 donation.

9 May 2025
Hydro Tasmania consults on Market Engagement Approach

Hydro Tasmania today released its draft Market Engagement Approach for consultation. The document sets out the proposed principles and processes to explore contracting opportunities for new generation projects and new large energy loads (>50MW).

1 May 2025
Cressy irrigators get more winter water to save for summer, thanks to Hydro deal

Hydro Tasmania and the Cressy Longford Irrigation Scheme (CLIS) have struck a deal that will see irrigators get more water in winter to store and save for summer irrigation.

30 March 2025
Major milestone for upgrade works on iconic Tassie hydro scheme

Hydro Tasmania has marked a major milestone on upgrades to the Tarraleah hydropower scheme, with the intake tower excavation now complete. Almost a quarter of a million cubic metres of rock and soil were removed to create the deep excavation where the new concrete tower will be constructed.

26 March 2025
Hydro Tasmania and Workskills team up to deliver on-site work experience

Hydro Tasmania and Workskills Tasmania have joined forces to deliver a hands-on work experience program to introduce young people to career opportunities at Hydro Tasmania.

20 March 2025
Poatina Power Station cranes named for Pulford brothers after 80 years of combined service

Poatina Power Station’s newly refurbished cranes have been renamed after two Poatina legends - brothers Phillip ‘Flop’ Pulford and Michael ‘Mick’ Pulford.

12 March 2025
$30m upgrade gives Rowallan Power Station another 30 years

Rowallan Power Station is back in service following a two-year $30million refurbishment that has added more than 30 years to its operational life.

7 March 2025
Lake Rosebery reopens to public following oil spill

Lake Rosebery will reopen from 6pm Friday 7 March after eight weeks of response efforts following an oil spill in the Henry Bay area. Booms will remain in place around a very small section of Henry Bay but the boat ramp is now open to the public.