Mt Rawdon pumped hydro project shelved by Qld government
The Queensland government has shelved the Mt Rawdon pumped hydro project, opting instead to prioritize the Borumba facility. Mine operator Evolution Mining expressed disappointment as they now reassess the site's future viability.
Why it matters
This decision reflects shifting priorities in regional energy infrastructure and the economic challenges of transitioning industrial sites to renewable energy.
The Mt Rawdon Gold Mine near Mount Perry was planned to be rehabilitated into a pumped hydro project. ( Supplied: CleanCo Queensland )
The article presents both the government's reasoning and the company's reaction neutrally.
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