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Media releases

7 June 2016
Impact of heavy rainfall and flooding

Unprecedented rainfall has fallen across several of Hydro Tasmania’s catchments in the past 72 hours.

3 June 2016
Investing to support boaters and anglers at yingina / Great Lake

A new boat launching ramp has been developed to help recreational boaters and anglers enter yingina/Great Lake at lower water levels. Hydro Tasmania and the Inland Fisheries Service have developed the new launching ramp at Boundary Bay, at a shared cost of $15,000. Meanwhile, Hydro Tasmania is pleased to announce that four boat ramps have now been re-opened at other locations.

30 May 2016
Energy Supply Plan update

An update on the energy supply situation was provided on 30 May by the Energy Minister, Matthew Groom.

29 May 2016
Hydro Tasmania innovation fuels renewable desert oasis

Tasmanian renewable innovation is set to fuel one of Australia’s most isolated communities.

22 May 2016
Energy Supply Plan update

An update on the energy supply situation was provided on 23 May by the Energy Minister Matthew Groom.

18 May 2016
More industrial production, less gas generation

Two major Tasmanian employers will return to full production earlier than expected under a new agreement with Hydro Tasmania.

16 May 2016
Energy Supply Plan update

An update on the energy supply situation was provided on 16 May by the Energy Minister Matthew Groom.

11 May 2016
Tasmania currently completely renewable

For the first time this year, mainland Tasmania is being continuously and completely powered by renewable energy.

10 May 2016
Opinion: It's a huge hit, but it won't sink us

There has been much said about the impact on Hydro Tasmania's financial position of the unprecedented challenges of record low rainfall combined with an extended Basslink fault. While there is no argument the response to maintain Tasmania's energy supply will come at a considerable cost, I am keen to ensure that commentary, both political and economic, is accurate and based on the facts.

9 May 2016
Hydro Tasmania honours service to community

Hydro Tasmania is proud to be part of the inaugural Tasmanian Volunteering Awards.