Current Stage
Public Comment Closed on Draft Guidelines
Proposal Details
Client: Hydro Tasmania
Premises: Cethana PHES
Activity: materials handling and waste facility
Class of Assessment: 2C
Important Dates
Assessment Commenced: 6/3/2025
Draft Guidelines Opened for Public Comment: 12/4/2025
Draft Guidelines Closed for Public Comment: 30/4/2025
The Proposal
Hydro Tasmania is proposing to construct a Pumped Hydro Energy Storage facility at Lake Cethana. This will comprise a new 12 Mm3 storage, an intake / discharge from the Lake Cethana, underground pump/power station infrastructure, tunnels connecting the above, electricity transmission infrastructure, access roads, power supply, spoil emplacements as well as temporary installations required for construction.
The proponent intends to lodge a permit application with Central Highlands Council under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993. The proposal will be subject to an environmental impact assessment by the Board of the EPA (the Board) in accordance with the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPC Act).
EIS Guidelines
EIS Guidelines have been prepared by the Board to assist the proponent to prepare the case for assessment. Based on the information contained in the Notice of Intent, the guidelines identify the key issues which are expected to be relevant to the assessment of the proposal.
Public comment was invited on the draft guidelines, the comment period has now closed. The final guidelines have been issued to the proponent.
Hydro Tasmania, Cethana PHES, Construction Works, Lake Cethana - EIS Guidelines (PDF 835Kb)