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Media releases

17 March 2023
Looking to a bright future for a Tasmanian hydropower icon

The Tarraleah hydropower scheme has generated clean energy for Tasmania for more than 80 years. Hydro Tasmania is now well advanced on the first stage of activity to reimagine an exciting future for the scheme.

17 February 2023
Veteran wind turbine set for facelift

A small but mighty King Island wind turbine, which has alone produced more 10,000 MWh of clean electricity since being installed more than two decades ago, will receive a life-extending makeover this month.

17 February 2023
Community Grants helping level the playing field

A volunteer-run junior sports organisation is now providing the joys of participation to a more diverse range of members, thanks to a community grant from Hydro Tasmania.

3 February 2023
King Island Solar Farm update

High demand and material shortages in the global supply chain have pushed back the construction schedule of King Island’s new Solar Farm.

11 December 2022
King Island solar farm lighting the way

Hydro Tasmania has launched a new era of clean energy on King Island, with a $4.5M solar farm that promises to replace 300,000 litres of diesel on the island every year.

2 December 2022
Lake Echo powers up following major overhaul

Hydro Tasmania has successfully completed a $32M upgrade to Lake Echo Power Station to modernise this critical infrastructure and provide remote operation capability.

2 November 2022
Indigenous artist brings story to Hydro Tasmania HQ

Hydro Tasmania’s nipaluna / Hobart headquarters have been brought alive with a permanent foyer installation from artist and proud pakana woman, Bianca Templar.

27 October 2022
Powering a sustainable future

Despite a year of disruption for the electricity industry, Hydro Tasmania has delivered strong financial performance and significant achievements across our business, our people and our communities.

26 October 2022
Hydro Tasmania Enterprise Agreement employees approve new offer

Hydro Tasmania’s 2022 - 2025 Enterprise Agreement has been voted up by 62 per cent of EA employees today. The Enterprise Agreement provides terms and conditions of employment for around 550 of Hydro Tasmania’s 1250 employees.

24 October 2022
Updated Basslink agreement

Hydro Tasmania has welcomed the completion of APA Group’s purchase of Basslink Pty Ltd (BPL) for $773 million.