The Western Sydney Pumped Hydro (WSPH) is a project proposed by ZEN Energy to repurpose a disused coal washery site on the eastern side of Lake Burragorang, approximately 24 kilometres upstream from the Warragamba Dam wall.
The WSPH project has a proposed one-gigawatt / eight-gigawatt hour capacity.
Key Dates
| Apr 2024 | Project Announcement |
| 2027 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| 2031 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | WaterNSW |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Apr 2024 | WaterNSW entered into a development agreement with ZEN Energy to conduct investigations to determine the viability of building a one-gigawatt / eight-gigawatt hour pumped hydro project. Under the agreement, ZEN Energy will get access to WaterNSW land and reservoirs to support the development of a pumped hydro project through the feasibility and planning stage. During this initial stage, ZEN Energy will seek to secure all necessary approvals and consent for their projects. If successful, the company will then enter into an agreement with WaterNSW to undertake construction and operation of the project. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
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