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Snowy Hydro Limited will be constructing a small hydro-electric power station attached to the existing river diversion conduit at Jounama Dam. The 14 megawatt (MW) small hydro will enable renewable energy to be economically recovered from the release of ...
Steeped in heritage, the Snowy Mountains are situated in the south-eastern corner of New South Wales, approximately 150km south of the national capital, Canberra. The Snowy Mountains Scheme is situated in this picturesque area and provides a number of op...
Snowy Hydro wishes to advise the local community that the removal of the temporary Coffer Dam at the Jindabyne Dam site has been deferred. The community will be informed of the project start date and traffic management plans later this year with up to da...
Part of Snowy Hydro's electricity generation portfolio is the Snowy Mountains Scheme. The Snowy Mountains Scheme is an 3756 megawatt (MW) hydro electric power generation project located in Australia's Southern Alps. You can visit the Snowy Mountains regi...
Snowy Hydro Limited has embarked on a substantial modernisation program, which will maximise the value of the Snowy Mountains Scheme hydro-generation assets. Modernisation of the Snowy Mountains Scheme Power Stations will introduce advanced controls and ...
Snowy Hydro supplies this information in good faith for the benefit of the public. However, Snowy Hydro advises that the information now posted should not be relied upon, and therefore cannot incur liabilitity for any loss or damage to third parties aris...
In the interests of safety, public access to the power station (including the power station tours) and surrounding precinct is not permitted. The new Snowy Mountains Scheme Talbingo Visitor Display is now open to the public. This display, located at the ...
The SEE has been prepared in accordance with Part 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) and was submitted to the Tumut Shire Council as part of a Development Application (DA). This DA was approved on 20 December 2005. Copyri...
Note: The storage volumes shown above are total storage volumes, that is they include storage below historical Minimum Operating Levels. Snowy Hydro supplies this information in good faith for the benefit of the public. Copyright ©2007 Snowy Hydro Limite...
All power stations in the Snowy Mountains Scheme are working power stations. There are special requirements for visitors who participate in our power station tours and visit our facilities. The power station tour requires visitors to negotiate flights o...
This state-of-the-art visitor facility showcases the amazing story of the Snowy Mountains Scheme from the early construction days, to the role the Scheme plays today in the continuing development and growth of Australia. The Snowy Mountains Scheme Inform...
Snowy Hydro Limited is constantly investigating new renewable energy developments. Some of our recent mini hydro developments include: Copyright ©2007 Snowy Hydro Limited. ...
There is no park entry fee payable for motorists travelling via the Snowy Mountains Highway between Cooma and Tumut. For more information on the National Park Entry Fee please contact the Snowy Region Visitors Centre on 02 6450 5600. Copyright ©2007 Sno...
Murray 1 Power Station is the second largest power station in the Snowy Mountains Scheme. Next to the power station is the Murray 1 Visitors Centre. The Murray 1 Visitors Centre is located only 15 minutes from Khancoban on the Alpine Way. ...
Power demands in eastern Australia fluctuate daily, and Snowy Hydro Limited is producing power during those peak demands. As a result, water flows in some rivers can change dramatically, especially for the Snowy, Tumut and Murrumbidgee Rivers. Copyright...
The construction contractor will be required to prepare a detailed site specific Environmental Management Plan (EMP) prior to commencing works. Environmental performance in relation to the implementation of the EMP will be regularly assessed under Snowy ...
For further information about visiting the Snowy Mountains go to some of the links below. For current road conditions in the Snowy Mountains visit the RTA's website at: Copyright ©2007 Snowy Hydro Limited. ...
If you would like to speak to one of Snowy Hydro's Education Officers, contact: Education OfficerInformation and Education CentreSnowy Hydro LimitedPO Box 332Cooma NSW 2630 Copyright ©2007 Snowy Hydro Limited. ...
Below is a printable version of a map of the Snowy Mountains Region. For a more detailed map, please contact the Information and Education Centre, or your local Cartoscope Map supplier. Copyright ©2007 Snowy Hydro Limited. ...
Murray 1165km2hrs 45minsTumut 3150km2hrsKhancoban to Power StationsMurray 110km15minsTumut 3149km2hrs 15minsCabramurra64km60 minsTumut to Power StationsMurray 1195km2hrs 30mins (via Tumbarumba)Tumut 350km45minsCooma to Other TownsAdelong210km2hrs 50minsAd...
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