The proposed Pioneer-Burdekin pumped hydro project would have a five-gigawatt, 24-hour storage capacity and be located in the Pioneer Valley, 70 kilometres west of Mackay.
Key Dates
| Sep 2022 | Project Announcement |
| 2032 | Expected completion (Stage One) |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Sep 2022 | The Queensland Government announced the project |
| Nov 2022 | The Queensland Government opened Expressions of Interest to investigate feasibility of the project. EOIs are being sought for companies with experience in environmental, geotechnical, or accommodation services, closing 14 December. |
| Jan 2023 | Queensland Hydro is seeking Expressions of Interest for consultancy services to develop a front-end engineering design for the project, closing 31st January. |
| Feb 2023 | The Queensland Government opened Expressions of Interest for consultancy services to develop the Cost Estimate for the project, closing 2nd March. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
Queensland |
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