Pumped hydro and solar project to revive Hunter mine site
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New life for mine site as $1.8b pumped hydro project approved – 16 News
A major pumped hydro project with the potential to power up to 120,000 homes has been given the green light to transform a former mining site into a renewable energy generator in the Gloucester Valley. The $1.8 billion Stratford Pumped Hydro and Solar project will boost energy security and bring investment and jobs to the Hunter, with up to 350 construction jobs and 10 ongoing jobs. This project will bring lasting benefits for the region, includ…
Pumped hydro and solar project to revive Hunter mine site
The $1.8 billion Stratford Pumped Hydro project has been given the green light to transform a former mining site into a renewable energy generator in the Gloucester Valley. Located approximately 100km north of Newcastle, the project will sit on the Stratford Mining Complex site where coal mining operations ended in 2024, providing a productive and innovative future for the post-mining land. The project by Gloucester Coal Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of…
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