From Friday 5 June 2020, lakes and land managed by Hydro Tasmania will be open for boating, camping, fishing, exercise and other recreational activities. Social distancing, hygiene and gathering size restrictions apply.
Site closures, or access restricted, due to maintenance.
Paloona Power Station will be undergoing routine maintenance work from Monday 26 October 2020 to mid-February 2021. These works are vital to ensure safe and efficient operations.
During this period, the flow of water into the River Forth will not be controlled, meaning water levels may fluctuate without warning. Canoers, fishers and other recreational users are encouraged to exercise caution if using the river.
Hydro Tasmania apologises for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, you can phone 1300 360 441 or email water.recreation@hydro.com.au
The Mersey Forest Road will be reduced to one lane from Monday 12 October 2020, for a four week period. This lane closure is to ensure the safety of road users and workers while drilling works take place along the roadside, adjacent to Parangana Dam wall.
This work is being performed to support the construction of a new tunnel that will allow maintenance access to a water tunnel that connects Lake Parangana to Lemonthyme Power Station.
Traffic management will be in place during this time. If you're travelling the Mersey Forest Road please keep to the posted speed limits.
We appreciate your patience during this project.
Please note, we are commencing works on the road leading to the Darwin Dam boat ramps and campground from Monday 2 November 2020 through to mid-December 2020.
Road works are being performed to improve visitor access to the site.
Visitors will still have access to the area, but may experience delays of up to 15 minutes while works are taking place.
We thank you for your patience.
Works will continue into late November 2020, during this period there will be increased traffic on Murchison Dam Road. For public safety, this road will be closed to all public vehicles.
The Bailey bridge on Lake Repulse Road is being temporarily closed until a replacement is built.
New locked boom gates have been installed at both ends of the bridge, closing the bridge to vehicle access. Walking, horse riding and push bike riding across the bridge are still permitted.
The load rating of the bridge has been reduced from 7 to 3.5 tonnes to allow ongoing safe operation for access to the Repulse Power Station only.
Residents of Dawson Road, and others in the area who normally use the bridge, are encouraged to access Dawson Road vis Ellendale Road, south of Ouse.
If travelling in the area, please exercise caution.
For further information contact us on 1300 360 441 or via contactus@hydro.com.au