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Media releases

22 February 2025
Tarraleah Open Day celebrates Tasmania’s hydropower past, present and future

Hydro Tasmania opened its doors to the public today (Saturday), giving hundreds of Tasmanians the chance to explore the inner workings of the iconic Tarraleah Power Station.

21 February 2025
Lake Rosebery to partially reopen following oil spill

Lake Rosebery will partially reopen to the public on Saturday 22 February, just in time for the Day on the Lake event at Tullah Lakeside Lodge.

13 February 2025
Lake Rosebery closure extended as oil spill clean-up continues

The Lake Rosebery closure will be extended until 11:59pm on Friday 21 February to allow ongoing oil spill clean-up efforts.

4 February 2025
Hydro Tasmania locks in 10-year power deal with LIBERTY Bell Bay

Hydro Tasmania has reached a commercial agreement with LIBERTY Bell Bay to continue to supply electricity for its ferroalloy smelter at George Town over the next decade.

3 February 2025
Making a difference for Tasmanian communities – 2025 grants now open!

Hydro Tasmania is delighted to launch its 2025 Community Grants Program, now in its ninth year. In 2024, we provided $28,000 in grants to six deserving organisations. Our grant program is one way we can give back to the Tasmanian community.

19 December 2024
Community groups benefit from Hydro Tasmania monitor donation

More than 200 computer monitors are going to charities, families and students across the state, thanks to a donation from Hydro Tasmania.

18 December 2024
Hydro Tasmania awards Edgar Dam contract to local Tassie business

Hydro Tasmania has contracted Tasmanian civil construction company Hall Earthmoving to upgrade the Edgar Dam, with works to commence in late January next year.

10 December 2024
Hydro Tasmania appoints new CEO

Hydro Tasmania Chair Richard Bolt today (Tuesday) announced the appointment of Rachel Watson to the role of Chief Executive Officer.

1 December 2024
Hydro Tasmania backs new solar farm with off-take agreement

Hydro Tasmania and local renewables company TasRex have finalised key terms for an offtake agreement that will accelerate the development of a major renewable energy project for Tasmania.

25 November 2024
Tasmania’s mighty Gordon Dam turns 50

Hydro Tasmania is celebrating Gordon Dam’s 50th anniversary, marking a major milestone in Tasmania’s hydropower history. On 25 November 1974, the final bucket of concrete was poured at Gordon Dam in the state’s southwest, creating the biggest arch dam in Australia.