The proposed Glenbawn Pumped Hydro Electric Scheme (PHES) project is located at Glenbawn Dam in the Upper Hunter region. The project has an intended capacity of 770 megawatts / 7,700 mwgawatt hours.
Key Dates
| Nov 2024 | Project Announcement |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | AGL |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Nov 2024 | WaterNSW announced it would partner with Upper Hunter Hydro to progress two pumped hydro projects - the Glenbawn Pumped Hydro Electric Scheme (PHES) project and the Glennies Creek PHES. |
| May 2025 | AGL acquired the proposed project from Upper Hunter Hydro, alongside the Glennies Creek Pumped Hydro project. AGL has assumed all development rights, obligations, and entitlements originally granted under the WaterNSW agreement. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New South Wales |
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