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Partnerships
People and community
  • Published 3 February, 2026

Queensland Hydro expands ties with Somerset region with new funding and focus group launch

A new focus group and funding for Somerset Regional Council announced today.

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Media release
Projects
  • Published 18 December, 2025

Commonwealth approval for exploratory works on Borumba Pumped Hydro Project.

Queensland Hydro will commence the next phase of the Borumba Project in 2026, pending state approvals.

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News
People and community
Projects
  • 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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People and community
  • Published 16 December, 2025

Mary Valley RSL’s Wellbeing Car Service drives vital support for locals.

The Mary Valley RSL Sub-Branch’s Wellbeing Car Service is making a big difference for veterans, their families, and vulnerable community members.

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People and community
  • Published 20 October, 2025

Do you live in Kilcoy, Jimna or surrounds? If so, we want to hear from you.

Expressions of interest are currently open for the Kilcoy, Jimna and Surrounds Focus Group. Join the group to represent your community’s perspectives on the proposed Borumba Pumped Hydro Project. 

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Somerset Regional Council and Queensland Hydro meet at Ashton Park to announce funding
Media release
People and community
  • Published 21 August, 2025

Somerset Regional Council receives funding for Kilcoy streetscape project.

Somerset Regional Council will receive $550,000 to support the Kilcoy Streetscape Revitalisation Master Plan thanks to Queensland Hydro’s Community Benefits Program.

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Media release
News
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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People and community
  • Published 28 March, 2025

Young engineering minds supported for second year.

Queensland Hydro has supported the Gympie Science and Engineering Challenge for the second year running.

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Media release
Projects
  • Published 13 February, 2025

Public comments sought on exploratory works for Borumba Pumped Hydro Project.

Queensland Hydro is inviting comments on its draft preliminary documentation.

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