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Edition 9
December 2020
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Seasons greetings from all of us at Hydro Tasmania
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In what has been a year of unprecedented challenges, we’ve been proud to support our communities and keep the lights on for Tasmania… and now we’re proud to keep a few more lights on. We would like to wish everyone a restful and joyous festive season.
Please note our offices will be closed from Thursday 24 December until Monday 4 January, but our teams will be keeping the power stations running.
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Lake Cethana selected as preferred pumped hydro site
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We’re excited to announce that Lake Cethana has been selected as our preferred pumped hydro site and will now progress to final feasibility assessment.
We welcomed the Prime Minister, Tasmanian Premier and Federal and State Energy Ministers to Trevallyn Power Station to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two governments. The MOU outlines a shared path forward for progressing the new 1500MW interconnector Marinus Link and Battery of the Nation.
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Find out more
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Waddamana open over the holidays
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Waddamana Power Station Heritage Site is updating its opening hours during the school holidays! The site will be open daily between 11am to 4pm (closed Christmas and Boxing Day). We've made some amazing changes, not everything has changed though - entry to the site is still free!
Plan your trip >
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Nail your summer camping trip
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Camping over the holidays? Do your campground research. Does it have a campfire? Are there toilets nearby? Can I access a boat ramp? Can I go fishing? Find everything you need to know about our recreation sites on our website.
Find a campsite >
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Syncing to new heights
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Battery of the Nation is the solution to a looming problem in our national power grid - stability. Learn how with this easy crash-course in the laws of physics, market economics and how ‘synchronous’ generation with Tasmania’s turbines can help the mainland avoid blackouts.
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Learn more
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Game of drones
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Seeing Tasmania from the air provides a unique perspective. Tasmanian photographer Sean De Freitas tells us just how relaxing an aerial view of our lakes and dams can be.
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Read Sean's story here
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Powering the Hobart Hurricanes
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We're excited to be sponsoring the Hobart Hurricanes and to see them off to such a flying start to the season.
As well as their great on-field performance they also do great work promoting sport and healthy lifestyles to young Tasmanians. The Hurricanes Holiday Programs for kids aged 5 – 11 are taking place in January across Tasmania.
Learn more >
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COVID-19 recovery program helps bring Christmas cheer
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As part of our COVID-19 Community Grants Program, we teamed up with No Frills Foodmarket to provide both sustenance and a little Christmas cheer to those in need. We’re proud to have supported an early Christmas dinner for some of Tasmania's most vulnerable at the Brighton Civic Centre.
Learn more >
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National Water Week schools competition
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Thanks to everyone who entered our National Water Week project schools competition. A big congratulations to Princes Street Primary School, the winner of our $300 book pack!
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See all entries here
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Congratulations to our survey winner!
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Elliot B. has scored 2 nights accommodation at Pedder Wilderness Lodge for participating in our visitor experience survey.
Thanks to the more than 500 people who completed the survey and provided valuable feedback on the experiences and facilities at our sites. This information helps us prioritise improvements.
If you missed out on having your say, don't worry, we will be seeking more site specific feedback in the new year... and we may even throw in more give-aways to sweeten the deal.
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Power station tours for schools are back in 2021!
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We're excited to announce school power station tours are back on for students years 5-12 next year!
Term 1
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Trevallyn Power Station, Launceston
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Devils Gate Power Station, north-west
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Meadowbank Power Station, south
Teachers, plan your 2021 class calendar
New lesson plans are coming for Term 1, 2021. The education team has been busy working on new lesson plans for secondary students, with a focus on pumped hydro, wind power and hybrid energy solutions. Email the team to find out what learning about energy could look like in your class next year.
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