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News
  • Published 29 June, 2023

What is pumped hydro? We explain how it works.

Ever wondered how pumped hydro works? We explain what it is and how it fits in the wider energy landscape.

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News
  • Published 13 June, 2023

Borumba Pumped Hydro project greenlit with $6 billion funding  

Queensland Government announces $6 billion in funding announced today for the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project.

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News
  • Published 12 June, 2023

New Mackay office strengthens local presence for Queensland Hydro 

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News
  • Published 8 June, 2023

Local business successfully appointed for first Pioneer-Burdekin contracts

Queensland Hydro has awarded a Mackay-based business one of the first contracts for the Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro project.

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News
  • Published 29 May, 2023

Queensland Hydro sponsors housing summit in Mackay region 

Queensland Hydro is pleased to be a major sponsor of the 2023 Greater Whitsunday Housing Summit.

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News
  • Published 18 May, 2023

Queensland Hydro appoints Chief Executive Officer

Queensland Hydro has named Kieran Cusack as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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Interim CEO Chris Evans presents to Mackay business community
News
  • Published 3 April, 2023

Regional economic opportunities highlighted at Mackay business community lunch

Pioneer-Burdekin pumped hydro project set to deliver millions of dollars into the Mackay region in 2023.

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News
  • Published 17 February, 2023

Millions of dollars in business opportunities ready to flow from pumped hydro

Pioneer-Burdekin pumped hydro project set to deliver millions of dollars into the Mackay region in 2023.

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Borumba Dam
News
  • Published 22 November, 2022

Business opportunities start to flow from Borumba pumped hydro project

Queensland Hydro returns to Imbil and Gympie this week for two more community drop-in sessions

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