Project

Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro

PROJECT STATUS
Prospective
Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro

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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