14 November 2023
Your dog is as much a member of the family as everyone else – so why not take them along on your weekend away to our pooch-friendly campsites!
02 November 2023
Our first power station open day in four years was held out West at Tribute Power Station, where attendees got an exclusive look at how we generate renewable hydropower in Tasmania.
10 October 2023
In life - and in business - change is the only constant. Yes, it’s a cliché – but for over two years at Hydro Tasmania group we’ve had a deep commitment to the evolution of our culture, so we can tackle the energy industry’s biggest challenges head on.
05 October 2023
Pumped hydro will be a critical part of the future technology mix, providing the firming capacity and flexibility to manage fluctuations in demand and keep power supply reliable. The Cethana pumped hydro project is a flagship of our Battery of the Nation vision and represents one of the most cost-effective pumped hydro projects currently being proposed in the national market.
We all know how many times an unexpected issue can arise in the workplace; have a thought for our Mersey Forth team whose unexpected issue was a retrieval operation for a 10 metre long, one metre diameter, six tonne log that was found in Lake Cethana.
King Island might be a small island off a slightly larger island (Tasmania) off a really big island (Australia), but it punches well above its weight when it comes to renewable energy innovation.
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.
29 September 2023
Tasmania is famous for its stunning landscapes, pristine wilderness and unique wildlife. But there's more to our island paradise than meets the eye. Hidden beneath its breath-taking scenery lies a powerful superpower – hydroelectricity.
Sometimes, things move slowly in Tasmania, but when it comes to energy, we’re well ahead of the pack. Read on to explore how renewable energy became one of Tasmania’s superpowers and why it will underpin our future.
If you’ve visited Strathgordon or worked for ‘the Hydro’ over the last thirty years, odds are you’ve run into the ‘Mayor of Strathgordon’. This isn’t his official title, but it may as well be!
20 September 2023
This year's Junction Arts Festival is operating under a new, inclusive mantra: "Art is a universal language". Hydro Tasmania is proud to be the 2023 Accessibility Partner of the festival, happening in September.
31 August 2023
In a world where only 23% of senior management in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) industries are female, scholarships like the Chloe Munro Scholarship for Transformational Leadership play a pivotal role in empowering women in energy.
03 August 2023
As the iconic Tarraleah hydropower scheme was constructed, a village grew up around it. Starting with little more than a pack horse track leading to Tarraleah, the village soon housed more one thousand workers and their families.
13 July 2023
The second Girls in Power event was held this year in Northern Tasmania, to demystify the range of STEM careers available in Tasmania’s growing energy industry.
27 June 2023
Nearly a century after its construction, Tarraleah Estate will again be a bustling worker’s village. In early 2023, we announced our purchase of the site to support our future workforce in Tasmania’s central highlands.
13 June 2023
Hydro Tasmania returned to Agfest in May this year, where we chatted all things 'leave no trace'. Camping in Tassie can be in-tents, so check out these tips on how to protect our great Tasmanian wildlife, and where to plan your next adventure!
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.
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.
19 August 2022
We often find ourselves accessing Tasmania's hidden spots to sustainably manage our hydropower assets and our local environments. Luckily for us, technology has come in handy to help us be more efficient and safer as we work!
16 August 2022
We follow Phillip Ellerton on open season weekend in Tasmania as he visits Little Pine Lagoon and shares his thoughts on the fly fishing season ahead.