Our newest power stations are on the west coast of Tasmania. The first stage in this catchment was the Pieman River development, which was completed in 1987 and uses water from the Pieman River and two major lakes – Mackintosh and Murchison.
The second stage, the Anthony development, was completed in 1994. It diverts water from the Anthony and surrounding rivers to Lake Murchison. This water is used in Tribute Power Station before flowing to Lake Murchison. It can then be used again in the three stations in the Pieman scheme.
Tribute is the only power station in the Anthony development. It is underground and uses water from a variety of rivers which have been diverted for use in the power station. Water flows to Lake Plimsoll and on to Lake Murchison to be used in the Pieman power stations.
The station is located at the foot of the Mackintosh Dam on Lake Mackintosh. The water then runs to Lake Rosebery and Bastyan Power Station.
The last power station before the water runs out to the Southern Ocean, Reece Power Station is located at the foot of the Reece Dam on Lake Pieman. The dam and power station are named after the Honourable Eric Reece who was the Premier of Tasmania (1958–69 and 1972–75) and a great supporter of the Hydro-Electric Commission.