Snowy Hydro Limited

⚒️💧 We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us and dreamed big 💧⚒️ What an unforgettable day! We recently celebrated 75 years of the Snowy Scheme with over 350 former workers and their families, honouring their remarkable contributions to one of the greatest engineering marvels in history. Your guts, grit, and determination have left a legacy that we all take pride in. The day was all about reconnecting and sharing the memories that have shaped the Snowy Scheme over the decades, as well as the significant contributions made to the local region and also to the nation. As we look to the future, the next 75 years will be just as critical to building a renewable energy future. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this milestone. #snowyhydro #75years #75yearsofsnowyhydro #reunionevent #formerworkers #ourproudhistory

🚧 Steady progress for Florence 🚧 Snowy 2.0 tunnel boring machine (TBM) Florence is now well underway excavating the headrace tunnel  connecting the upper Tantangara Reservoir with the power station at Lobs Hole. TBM Florence has completed over 1.6 kilometres of excavation and after clearing hard rock conditions earlier in the year, she's been making steady progress. Catch up on the latest construction updates from the Snowy 2.0 pumped-hydro megaproject in our October video! #snowy2 #snowyhydro #projectupdatevideo #projectupdate #tunnelling #tbm #excavation #construction 

We are excited to share that our energy retailer, Red Energy, recently partnered with RACE for 2030, which is helping Australia accelerate its transition to reliable, affordable, clean energy by 2030. #PoweredByRed

💫 Rising up together 💫 Recently, a group of our women leaders attended a workshop as part of Snowy Hydro's Rise: Women in Leadership Program. Now in its second year, the program supports our commitment to championing internal talent and is delivered in partnership with McCarthy Mentoring. The second of the three workshops was held at Red Energy’s iconic Richmond workspace. The sessions focused on effective communication, including presentation skills theory and practice hosted by former journalist Theresa Miller, applying communication skills, and stepping outside of comfort zones to tackle an innovative business challenge. “The value of the Rise program goes far beyond the practical skills we learn. It’s about increasing connections with like-minded and ambitious people in our diverse business and making the most of opportunities to extend ourselves, so we can make a difference.” - Heather Quinlan. Rise will enable, develop, and accelerate 21 of Snowy Hydro’s women into senior leadership roles across the business. Designed to help strengthen leadership capability in a complex environment, Rise focuses on building self-awareness, skills, and networks while gaining a strategic perspective on role and organisational priorities. #leadership #leadershipprogram #development #femaleleaders #networking #womeninleadership

Celebrating 75 Years of the Snowy Scheme! 🎉 💥 75 years ago today, the first blast in the Snowy Mountains at Adaminaby marked the official commencement of construction of the mighty Snowy Scheme. 🌏 More than 100,000 men and women from over 30 nations came together to build this engineering marvel, turning water west for irrigation, producing clean, renewable energy and paving the way for multiculturalism in Australia. ⚡🌿 We stand on the shoulders of those who dreamed big. We’re proud to continue their legacy and lead the way toward a more secure and sustainable energy future. #snowyhydro #celebrating75yearsoftheSnowyScheme #snowyscheme #history #schemeanniversary 

This morning, our Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre in Cooma was a hive of activity. ABC South East joined us for a live radio broadcast as we mark 75 incredible years of the Snowy Scheme. Attendees enjoyed a BBQ breakfast provided by the Cooma Lions Club. Local school students participated in some fun and educational activities led by the Snowy STEM Academy. We were lucky to host a display of artwork from Lambie Street Preschool students, who received a grant through our 75th Anniversary Grants Program. Their creative pieces celebrated Snowy Hydro’s story, showcasing the next generation’s creative talent. It was wonderful to hear the heartfelt stories of local residents. These personal reflections revealed the deep impact the Snowy Scheme has had on the Snowy Mountains region, from the early construction days to today’s role as a driver of renewables, career opportunities and regional development. #snowyhydro #snowyscheme #ABCSouthEast #livebroadcast #radiobroadcast #community #75yearsofthesnowyscheme

💧Tunnelling through the decades 💧 For 75 years, we have been the custodian of the water that flows through our complex network of dams, tunnels, and aqueducts. The vast majority of the Snowy Scheme is hidden deep underground. Water travels through the mountains, which are connected by 145km of tunnels and 80km of aqueducts. Did you know? ⚙️The longest tunnel is the Eucumbene-Snowy tunnel at 23.5km ⚙️ The Snowy 2.0 tunnel linking Tantangara and Talbingo will be 27km long ⚙️ Rock bolting, saw 5m-long steel rods drilled into rock faces to help stabilise underground structures. This technique is still used widely on tunnelling projects to this day. 📸 Murray 1 Pressure Tunnel / Snowy 2.0 emergency, cable and ventilation tunnel. #snowyhydro #tunnelling #snowyscheme #celebrating75years #thenandnow

💥Tunnel breakthrough!💥 The latest Snowy 2.0 project milestone is the breakthrough blast in the 216 metre-long tunnel connecting the water intake at the upper Tantangara reservoir to the gate shaft! When complete, this tunnel will deliver water to the gate shaft and then the headrace tunnel, all the way to the power station at Lobs Hole. #snowy2 #projectupdate #breakthroughblast #tunnelling #drillandblast

⚒️ Flashback Friday! ⚒️ Did you know? The Snowy design team further developed the technique of rock bolting, a safer and cheaper alternative to concrete-lining for supporting rock in tunnel walls. Rock drill designs and techniques also influenced the design of the modern masonry drill bit! #snowyhydro #ourproudhistory #75yearsofthesnowyscheme

💧 Happy Global Hydropower Day💧 At Snowy Hydro, we’ve been at the forefront of Australia’s renewable energy transition for 75 years, leveraging the power of water to generate clean, renewable and reliable electricity. The iconic Snowy Scheme was originally constructed to divert the rivers of the Snowy Mountains westward for irrigation to feed Australia’s growing population. It became apparent that, in addition to providing much-needed water for irrigation, any scheme to divert water from the high mountain ranges to the valleys below would have the potential to generate large amounts of hydroelectricity. Today, Snowy Hydro is an integrated energy company and a key player in the renewable energy transition. It keeps the lights on and powers homes and businesses across the National Electricity Market. Join Wiradjuri astrophysicist, science communicator and Snowy 2.0 tunnel boring machine namesake Dr Kirsten Banks as she explores the mighty Snowy Scheme and the science behind it! Catch up on the entire video series on Snowy Hydro’s YouTube channel, https://bit.ly/4eFhSu3 #snowyhydro #GlobalHydropowerDay #WithHydropower #hydropower #renewableenergy #renewables