Snowy 2.0 Hydroelectric Project
Sector: Tunnel • Location: Australia
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Snowy 2.0 is a major hydroelectric project in Australia that has experienced significant delays and cost overruns. Initially expected to be completed in three years at an estimated cost of $2 billion, it is now expected to deliver power by the end of 2028 with costs escalating to more than $12 billion. The project has faced challenges including issues with the tunnel-boring machine named Florence.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Tunnel, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
- Location
- Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Description | Snowy 2.0 is a major hydroelectric project in Australia that has experienced significant delays and cost overruns. Initially expected to be completed in three years at an estimated cost of $2 billion, it is now expected to deliver power by the end of 2028 with costs escalating to more than $12 billion. The project has faced challenges including issues with the tunnel-boring machine named Florence. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Australia |
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Source | Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Tunnel, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-20 |
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