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  • Published 16 December, 2025

Responsible divestment of properties commences.

Queensland Hydro has commenced responsible divestment of vacant properties purchased as part of investigations into the former Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Project.

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Media release
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Projects
  • Published 15 July, 2025

Borumba Pumped Hydro’s initial workers’ camp comes online.

Up to 84 workers are now able to live on-site at the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project.

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Environment
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Projects
  • Published 22 November, 2024

Works regulation issued for Borumba Project exploratory works.

Queensland Hydro has secured important state regulatory approvals for exploratory works.

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Packages awarded for Borumba
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Suppliers
  • Published 27 September, 2024

Five exploratory works packages awarded for Borumba Pumped Hydro Project.

Awarded between May and September 2024, these five additional packages will support the exploratory works phase.

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News
Projects
  • Published 5 September, 2024

No additional landholders affected by the proposed Pioneer-Burdekin project

Queensland Hydro responds to concerns about an update to the proposed Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Project map.

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Community Grants Program
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People and community
  • Published 4 September, 2024

New grants funding package launched for pumped hydro community benefits.

Community groups near the proposed Borumba Project can now apply for $10,000 grants.

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UniSC Queensland Hydro morning tea
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Partnerships
People and community
  • Published 13 August, 2024

Scholarship and bursary recipients recognised at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Now in its second year, the program is one of many ways in which Queensland Hydro is building local talent.

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Media release
News
  • Published 30 July, 2024

Energy industry powering more jobs for Queenslanders.

As Queensland powers towards a clean energy future, job creation and investment continues to increase.

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Environment
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  • Published 29 July, 2024

Identifing local flora and fauna.

Queensland Hydro’s ecologists have been undertaking field investigations in the vicinity of the proposed Pioneer-Burdekin project site.

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