Tasmanian hydropower icon powering towards a new future

05 October 2023

The iconic Tarraleah hydro scheme in Tasmania’s central highlands has been powering the state for more than 85 years. This is an opportunity to reimagine the scheme to deliver more energy and improve operational flexibility to meet Tasmania’s future energy needs and suit a changing electricity market.


Oliver, wearing high-vis and a helmet, smiling for a photo standing in front of a a dam spilling water downstream. A wall of green trees is in the background.

Hydro families power on

16 May 2023

Our hydro history is a long one. It has told stories of sacrifice, change, and family legacies. One of these continues today with Oliver Giudici, Civil Engineer at Hydro Tasmania.



An icon of our past looks to a bright future

03 May 2023

The Tarraleah scheme in Tasmania’s central highlands is a great example of past hydropower pioneering efforts and the bright future energy opportunity.



Hydropower built our past and now defines our future

07 April 2022

Tasmania’s long history of hydropower will underpin our future. The Tarraleah hydropower scheme is a shining example of how our pioneering efforts have set us up beautifully to support today’s transitioning energy market.