NSW government approves first pumped hydro project since Snowy 2.0
NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully approved the Stratford pumped hydro and solar project on July 15, 2026, marking the first such approval since Snowy 2.0. The $1.8 billion project, located on a former coal mine site, could power 120,000 homes and provide 350 construction jobs. Its commercial viability is still under assessment by Yancoal.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 04:11 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 04:20 UTC
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