Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage project
Project overview*
EIS status | EIS active |
Description | Proposal to develop a pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) project to supply up to 2,000 MW electricity for up to 24 hours (resulting in a storage capacity of 48,000 MWh) |
Proponent | Queensland Hydro Pty Ltd |
Location/s | The project is located approximately 13 km south-west of Imbil, 48 km south-west of Gympie and 180 km north-west of Brisbane. Map |
Local government/s |
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Investment | $14.2 billion |
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Construction start date | 2025 |
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* Project information supplied by proponent and subject to change.
Environmental impact statement (EIS) process
Date | Activity |
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Currently | Draft EIS being prepared by proponent. |
16 August 2024 | Terms of reference for an EIS ( 1.0 MB). The TOR includes the requirement to address matters outlined in the Preparing an EIS - Guideline for proponents (February 2024) ( 0.4MB). |
17 February 2024 to 28 March 2024 | Draft terms of reference for EIS public consultation ( 1.0MB). The draft TOR includes the requirement to address matters outlined in the Preparing an EIS - Guideline for proponents (February 2024) ( 0.4MB). |
19 December 2023 | Commonwealth Minister for the Environment decided the project is a ‘controlled action’ |
12 October 2023 | Gazettal ( 246.4 KB) of ‘coordinated project’ declaration. |
7 September 2023 | Final initial advice statement submitted ( 18.4 MB) |
Further information
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Last updated: 20 Sep 2024