Our story began over one hundred years ago.

 

One of the boldest engineering feats, under the toughest conditions, in one of the most remote corners of the world. 

Thousands of people, many displaced by economic distress, war and strife, came from around the world to build the hydro. Many of these families still call Tasmania home today. Many of these families still work for us today, too. 

Our first hydroelectric power station, Waddamana, opened in 1916. We brought clean electricity to Tasmanians. To our farms, our businesses, and our homes. It was an Australian first. 

Fast forward eight decades, Hydro Tasmania is now the largest generator of renewable energy in Australia. A web of hydropower schemes strews across Tasmania, keeping the lights on for us, enabling our lives and livelihoods. 

Over the years, we have employed over 30,000 people. We've powered Tasmania's industry and people, and built roads and towns where there were none before. We will always be here to power Tasmania. 

Historical image of construction of crowds at Clark Dam. A bucket is being held up "Clark Dam last bucket of concrete, March 25 1949"

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  • In the beginning (early 1900s)

  • The pioneers (1930-60s)

  • Green power (1970-80s)

  • The road to today


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The veterans who helped build hydro

Celebrating 100 years in 2014

Revisiting Camp Olga in Southern Tasmania

The legacy of John Butters



The next generation of hydropower

Drive the Highlands Power Trail