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Media releases

22 October 2015
New pontoons improve access to some favourite Tasmanian lakes

New pontoons are offering boating enthusiasts and anglers safer and more secure access to some of Tasmania’s favourite recreational and angling lakes. The three new pontoons at Jonah Bay (Arthurs Lake) and Brandum Bay (Great Lake) in Tasmania’s central highlands and at Lake Rosebery (Tullah) in Tasmania’s west are part of joint efforts by Hydro Tasmania and Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) to improve the safety and functionality of boating infrastructure at popular inland lakes.

14 October 2015
Momentum Energy supports sustainability awards to empower students

Momentum Energy has launched a new partnership with Sustainability Victoria as the principal sponsor of the 9th annual ResourceSmart Education Awards. The largest sustainability program in Victoria, the Awards recognise Victorian schools, early childhood services, students and teachers for outstanding community projects.

8 October 2015
Entura appointed to advise on dam investigation and engineering design in Nepal

Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has been selected by the Department of Irrigation of the Government of Nepal and the Asian Development Bank to deliver consulting services for the investigation and detailed engineering design of the Nagmati Dam.

6 October 2015
We’ve got the power – and you’re invited to come and see!

Some of Tasmania’s most iconic energy assets will be open to the public this month. Hydro Tasmania is Australia’s largest producer of renewable energy, with assets worth more than $5 billion and 30 hydropower stations in operation around the state. This weekend marks the start of a short series of power station open days, an activity that will be repeated annually. Also this weekend, Musselroe Wind Farm will host an open day, as part of Australian Wind Farm Open Day.

30 September 2015
Entura appoints Business Development Manager, Water

Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has appointed Alan Barrett to the role of Business Development Manager, Water. Based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Mr Barrett will focus on partnering with clients in the water sector in mainland Australia.

24 September 2015
Hydro Tasmania executive awarded for leadership in addressing climate change risk

A senior executive at Hydro Tasmania has been recognised for his leadership in addressing and mitigating the challenges posed by climate change.

23 September 2015
New Director appointed to Hydro Tasmania Board

Hydro Tasmania’s Chairman, Grant Every-Burns, today announced the appointment of a new Director to the Hydro Tasmania Board.

13 September 2015
Hydro Tasmania signs Heads of Agreement regarding Entura joint venture

Hydro Tasmania has signed an in-principle agreement with the potential partners in a joint venture aimed at creating growth opportunities for its specialist power and water consulting business Entura. The Heads of Agreement was signed in Beijing on Friday evening, as part of the Tasmanian Government’s trade mission to China.

22 August 2015
Tamar River silt reduction trial

The Tasmanian Government, the Launceston Flood Authority (LFA) and Hydro Tasmania today announced a trial to assess the effectiveness of a controlled release of water from the Trevallyn Dam coordinated with silt raking operations on the removal of silt from the Tamar estuary.

16 August 2015
Hydro Tasmania explores joint venture to grow Entura business

Hydro Tasmania is exploring the potential of a joint venture with PowerChina to expand the market access of its consulting engineering business Entura.